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 Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:29
Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.
by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16-17 · Criticism
Rubel Shelly talks about how we all have begun to play the role of critic -- some are on the giving end and some on the receiving -- so how are we to act and respond in such a world?
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:25-27,44-45 · Scripture
Phil Ware continues his series of articles based on Jesus' LifeWORDS, the words he spoke after his resurrection. This week the focus is upon Jesus knowing and predicting he would be crucified and raised and what difference does it make to us today.
by Phil Ware · John 14-16 · Lord
Phil Ware shares insights on Jesus calling Mary by name and speaking to us today.
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 17 · Youth
Phil Ware looks at the story of David and Goliath and challenges us to not keep our young believers away from risk, faith, and leadership.
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 103:14-17 · Treasure
Kelly Breece talks about taking her daughter to see her grandmother and how she discovers a homemade book nearby that blesses them all.
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 Russ Lawson · Colossians 4:6 · Speech
Russ Lawson reminds us to say the right thing all the time.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Encourage
Patrick Odum shares about the compliment guys and how they bless people and how we can, too.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 1:3 · Endurance
Ron Rose talks about getting up after we have fallen down again and again, and keep on going.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers questions about a husband's desire and the need for lovemaking in marriage for the wife.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 3:5-6 · Grudge
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 21:3 · Encourage
Bill Sherrill reminds us that it is much easier to be critical than to do something, but the good that is done is really done by people willing to try.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 12:36 · Speech
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Witnessing
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the incredible importance of how we view people.
by Phil Ware · Mark 14:36 · Faith
Phil Ware concludes his series on the 7 sayings of Jesus from the Cross, this one about "into your hands I commit my spirit" and comparing it to a child learning to jump off the edge of a pool toward his or her parent.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:2-4 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us to play through pain and go on to victory.
by Bill Sherrill · Ruth 3:10 · Providence
Bill Sherrill connects to an old King James phrase, the latter days, and reminds us that we often don't see things clearly until time has passed and we view things from God's perspective.
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:6
Tom Norvell reminds us that God saved us through grace in Jesus at just the right time and has intervened in our lives at just the right time over and over again.
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness
Mike Barres reminds us to be thoughtful to others and one way to do that is to remember those who have been thoughtful to us.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 9:36 · Pain
Tom Norvell reminds us that broken hearts hurt and we often wish we could be dead, but that God stays close to us.
by Bill Denton · Psalm 31:9-10 · Friendship
Bill Denton reminds us of how important quality people are to our lives as we face challenging times.
by Mike Barres · John 3:16-17 · Love
Mike Barres reminds us that love, the blessing of human touch, is important to our pets and also to us and those who we love.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30 · Weariness
Tom Norvell reminds us and prays for us to find rest from our weariness in the Lord.
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