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 Phil Ware · Mark 5 · Miracle
Phil Ware talks about the events in the miracle stories that happen after the spectacle of the miracle takes place, the things that put people back into fellowship, community, and normalcy -- the way things were.
by Phil Ware · John 14:27 · Peace
Phil Ware continues his lifewords series on the post resurrection sayings of Jesus and considers Jesus' blessing, "Peace be with you!"
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Peace · Hope · Suffering
The story of Horatio Spafford and his great hymn "When Peace Like a River" still inspires and encourages all of us who suffer.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:5-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived out in hard times, when God did the glorious and amazing things and longs to do them again in our day.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:6-7 · Peace · Fear
We can overcome the anxiety that fear brings by giving all of our concerns to God. He will, in return, give us an incomprehensible peace.
by Bill Sherrill · Zephaniah 3:17 · Peace
Bill Sherrill shares with us about his quiet place near to the heart of God.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell shares with us the promise of Jesus to find peace even in the middle of a world full of trouble, because Jesus has overcome the world.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Psalm 147:16 · Peace
Lisa Mikitarian shares some beautiful insights on the beauty of a heavy snow and how Jesus comes to us and offers to do the same -- bring peace to our hectic and harried worlds.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell describes Jesus as the only source of peace in any season.
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 15:13 · Peace
Paul Faulkner talks about finding real peace by living simply!
by Ron Rose · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Ron Rose reminds us that the best gifts are those we keep in circulation by sharing them with others.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 9:24 · Selfish
Rubel Shelly reminds us that life's purpose rather than externals or someone else trying to make us happy is the real key to peace and joy in life.
by Patrick D. Odum · Galatians 6:9-10 · Service
Patrick Odum reminds us that we shouldn't get weary in doing kind acts of service simply because we can't see the results, because do good is a result all by itself.
by Courtney Loy · 1 Peter 5:7
Living life on edge—that is, under constant pressure, fear, or nervousness—is no way of living. I’m talking about anxiety,
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33
Despite apparent differences, we Christians are the same in the things that matter.
by Phil Ware · 2 Samuel 1:19-27 · War
Phil Ware uses Memorial Day to think about the cost of war and the ultimate sacrifice of a friend named Roy who lived through World War II, the assault on Normandy Beach and the Battle of the Bulge.
by Paul Faulkner
Paul Faulkner reminds us to use the gentle quiet tuck-in times with our kids.
by Muriel Larson · Philippians 4:4-9 · Anger
Loss of a dream, losing a loved one, is not fair and can often leave us confused and angry, so how do we cope with it, by turning it over to God and living for him.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Christmas has unfortunately gotten so caught up in conflict that we lose sight of loving folks the way Jesus came to do.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · War
A trip around the Mall in Washington, D.C., leads Tom to reflect on how much he hates war and how he longs for the peace of Christ.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Timothy 1:12-14 · Miracle
The greatest miracle of all is the one that occurs every day in the lives of people who are found by grace and changed.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 · Rest
We work hard and that is good, but we also need to rest faithfully and easily and enjoy the rest God has called us to keep.
by Phil Ware · Acts 15 · Unity
Acts 15 becomes a great way to gain principles for building unity in the church today.
by Elizabeth Price · John 14:27 · Peace
We can pray for our families and our children to help be prepared for the difficult times come.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 121:1 · Solitude
We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.
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