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 Rubel Shelly · Matthew 28:18-20 · Church
Rubel Shelly challenges us as the church to awaken to the call of Jesus and arise from our lethargy as an institution to reclaim our mission and purpose as Jesus' presence in the world.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on Jesus and our need for Jesus to be the transforming presence in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Revelation 3:20
Phil Ware brings to close his series on experiencing the presence of Jesus in our lives.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 7:14 · Immanuel
So a little boy was born, named Immanuel. He was a living sign from God, a reminder that God is with his people. Because Ahaz wouldn't listen and wouldn't put his trust in God, his nation would suffer defeat. But he had in this young boy the constant remi
by Phil Ware · Revelation 3:20
Phil Ware continues his Christmas series on finding Jesus and emphasizes Jesus' promise to be real to us and near us and in us if we seek him and ask him.
by Bill Brant · Joshua 1:9 · Courage
As evil further envelopes this world, with wars, rumors of wars, beheading and horrors, the words said to Joshua resound for us today. Be strong and courageous.
by Mark Frost · Acts 1 · Body of Christ
Mark Frost of Interim Ministry Partners shares insight on viewing the church through the lens of Acts and focuses today on the church being the living, breathing, embodiment or incarnation of Jesus to the world.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware writes about his latest trip to the Peruvian Orphanage (called Sagrada Familia) and Gladys and Arecelli.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 63:1 · Immanuel
Phil Ware continues his thoughts on the Immanuel passages in Matthew and challenges us to not settle for less than an experience of God -- Father, Son or Holy Spirit -- and not simply religious experience.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Great Commission
Phil Ware does part 4 of a 5 part series on experiencing Jesus' presence from the gospel of Matthew, focusing on the Great Commission and Jesus' promise to be present.
by Phil Ware · Luke 8:21-56 · Terminal Illness · Fear
Phil Ware continues his series the Big Four fears we have, Deep, Demonic, Disease, and Death and reminds us that Jesus has been here, will not abandon us or forsake us, and will see us through.
by Brian McCutchen · Psalm 13:5 · Trust
Brian McCutchen reminds us that life is full of surprises and many of them unwanted, but in the middle of the surprises is Yahweh-Jirah, the God who provides for us.
by Phil Ware · Acts 26:12-18 · Personhood · Pentecost
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story focusing on the early chapters of Acts and the coming of the Spirit and the work done in the name of Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:13-27 · Communion
Phil Ware talks about what is core to our faith and then ties it to everyday meals as well as our celebration of the Lord's Supper.
by Tom Norvell · Joshua 1 · Courage
Tom Norvell reminds us that God is with us, that he will not abandon us, and that we should be strong and courageous!
by Phil Ware · John 6 · Courage
Phil Ware continues his series on I AM from the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' statement that he is I AM and so we should not fear.
by Rick Brown · Mark 3:14 · Great Commission
Rick Brown talks about how we can accomplish the Great Commission in our world today, the same as they did it long ago.
by Phil Ware · Acts 3:1-16 · Presence
Phil Ware continues his series on greater things focusing on 'the name of the Lord' and the power and presence of Jesus that fed the expectation that God would surprise his people with greater things.
by Ron Rose · 1 Peter 3:14-16 · Influence
Ron Rose talks about being the Jesus our friends need today, not just having answers for what we believe.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:14-21 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his thoughts on the Holy Spirit and prayer, especially focusing on us interceding and asking God to release the Holy Spirit into the life of those we love, who lead our churches, and who need God's presence.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:22-29 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware writes about Romans 8:22-29, the bondage to decay that our world faces, our own troubles and hardships, and slogans that we often use and abuse to try to encourage people who are grieving, wounded, or hurt.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 12:15 · Grief
Kelly Breece shares the important lesson about friendship and helping a grieving friend by just being present.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:28 · Providence
Phil Ware writes about having a sense of divine partnership in daily life and being used by God and sensing God's presence in what we do.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 3:13 · Encourage
Russ Lawson talks about the the blessings of our high tech communication, cyberspace-style communication, and challenges us to face-to-face encouragement.
by Mike Barres · Hebrews 13:5 · Pleasure · Airplane
Tom Norvell talks about an air traffic controller landing a plane and how his dad was a blessing.
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