For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 25:6 · Celebration
When people come together to enjoy God's blessings and celebrate God's goodness, God not only approves; he comes to be a part.
by Cathy Messecar · Luke 15 · Motherhood
Cathy Messecar describes how her son went to camp and didn't want to be there but wanted to come home and she makes a connection with the story of the prodigal son in Jesus' parable in Luke 15.
by Rick Brown · Luke 15:11-32 · Promises · Prodigal Son
Rick Brown writes about the prodigal son parable and reminds us that there are two sons who are lost and need to come home to the heart of the father and join the party he longs to throw for both of them!
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-32 · Fatherhood
Phil Ware continues his series on the Prodigal Son called the Journey Home about the God we all need to be our Father.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:25-34 · Reconcile
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called The Journey Home, and he focuses on the older brother and God's desire to throw him a party.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:4-8 · Joy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we've got to look past our own failures and low view of our own importance and learn to rejoice because we are each a child of the King.
by Phil Ware · Luke 7:31-35 · Joy
A surprising visit from Eddie at a coffee shop completes the Jesus Party weekend and opens the door for an angel to pray at church.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 118:24 · Train · Today
A grandchild celebrates birthday one and a grandmother celebrates birthday fifty and both rejoice in the gift of now.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
Getting a chance to play Santa Claus opens up a deep joy and a reminder that we need to be Jesus to those around us.
by Kelly Breece · Matthew 8:11 · Heaven
Going to heaven must be like arriving at your own surprise party and seeing all the people you love.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:19-25 · Perseverance · Discouragement · Disappointment
To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.
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