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 · Ephesians 2:14 · Courage
what we can learn from Rosa Parks' simple act of courage and defiance.
by Tom Norvell · Joshua 1:1-18 · Perseverance · Courage · Determination
When all seems lost, remember the Lord is still God and leads us in triumph.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 3:13 · Perseverance
We can learn many things from the resiliency of those who have lost so much.
by Bill Denton · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Perseverance · Courage
The human spirit, created by God, is indominatable and has a passion to return to its home.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:16 · Compassion
People are ready to help in the Katrina crisis, thank God!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:31-40
We need to pray for those who giving of their time, effort, energy, and themselves to be involved in the relief, recovery, and clean up in post Katrina aftermath.
by Alan Smith · James 1:19 · Speech
The answers from Family Fued remind us of how stupid the things we say can be if we don't think about them first!
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:11-12
God has always and will always use ordinary people to do his work!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Leadership
Most of us get discounted, rejected, or turned away at some time or another: but God looks at our heart and doesn't give up on us!
by Jeff Lee · 2 Timothy 4:10-11 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
Just as key people did with John Mark in moving him from failure to useful, so too, good leaders must recycle.
by Rick Brown and Reg Cox · Faith · Fear
God can get us in some tough scrapes because he wants to develop faith and comfort in us.
by Alan Smith · John 14:27 · Faith · Fear
Fear and faith are often enemies and fear is often addressed by the Bible and by Jesus -- let's not be afraid!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 26:36-36 · Fear
Fear can paralyze and immobilize us if we let it be our master.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · Empathy
If we have been through a hard time, we know how it feels and God can use us to comfort others.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:1-5 · Listening
Who and what we listen to is crucial if we are to stay on track and also drown out the voices that make us fear and doubt.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 15:21-58 · Resurrection · Hope
We all face the let down of failures on the next day; how will we handle the next day?
by Kelly Breece · Ruth 1:14-19 · Women
Women, sisters in Christ, are such a blessing for support, friendship, help and encouragement.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:4
A coach's first responsibility is to coach his own son!
by Phil Ware · Psalm 46:10 · Endurance · Encourage · Exhaustion
So often we get behind and don't know how to catch up; how about listening to God and what he tells us?
by Betty Jo Mings · Proverbs 17:17 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
If we are willing, we can love the unlovable and encourage them to know Jesus.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Timothy 4:11 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
Too many people are put on the back shelf of life and we need to find them and reclaim them just as Baranabas once did.
by Lou Seckler · Philippians 4:7-13 · Depression
We all get a little blue or depressed; here are 10 suggestions to help us.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 59:16
Some of life's worst tragedies become an occasion where God's mercy is shown.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 84:6 · Blessed · Caregiving
Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 1:6-9
God wants us to be courageous and strong as we enter into the areas or territory in our lives.
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