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 Ann Voskamp · Psalm 92:1
Ann Voskamp reminds us of the yada in Thanksgiving and redefines it to fit the truth of God.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 · Good News
The Bible itself says this is the most important thing to know: Jesus died for your sins and was raised on the third day.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 · Dogs · Mountains
Phil Ware continues his series on knowing the mountains on which we are willing to die -- both doctrinal and missional mountains of significance.
by Tammy Ruggles · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · Gifts
Tammy Ruggles is a legally blind artist, photographer, and writer who paints by faith and not by sight and uses her gifts to bless and inspire.
by Stacy Voss · Jonah 2:1-2 · Praise
Stacy Voss reminds us of the story of Jonah and how Jonah praised God from the pit, from the belly of the beast, the fish.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 · Time
Rubel Shelly reminds us to focus and live based on what lasts and is important and endures into eternity.
by Phil Ware · Acts 14:27
Phil Ware continues his 4 part series on Thanksgiving and how important it is for churches to leverage change and growth in in their church families.
by Brian McCutchen · Acts 2:38 · Salvation
Brian McCutchen talks about Connie, her cancer, and her coming to Jesus in faith and baptism and leading many of her family to join her.
by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 · Resurrection
Phillip Morrison challenges us to face the resurrection and believe or disbelieve, and he promotes believing because you can trust the testimony of those who have their throats cut.
by Ann Voskamp · 1 Thessalonians 5:13-16 · Earthquake · Eucharisteo
Ann Voskamp takes a morning breakfast, washing, dishes, arguing boys, and books in multiple languages and turns it into a time of joy, happiness, and eucharisteo.
by Brian McCutchen · Romans 12:1 · Worship
Brian McCutchen talks about worship and how it must be a daily part of our lives or it is not real worship like the early Christians shared and lived.
by David W.T. Bratton · 1 Thessalonians 5:17 · Prayer
David Bratton shares with us some important ideas about praying without ceasing and obeying, honoring, blessing, and working for the justice that blesses God.
by Phillip Morrison · Proverbs 31:30-31
Phillip Morrison offers Encouraging Words about Mother's Day and the red or white flowers we wear in honor and to remember our mothers.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-8 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series that parallels The Story and he brings us to the resurrection of Jesus through the humiliation of his disciples and himself and tying his message to the garments of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28 · Worship
Phil Ware finishes his series on What is Core by talking about worship and the importance of meeting together in big and small groups, but also living out the life God has called us to lead, being a reflection of the righteous character and gracious compa
by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26-29 · Baptism
Phil Ware continues his series on What is Core by talking about baptism and why it is important.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 1:22-23 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of what is most important and truthful and what is legend about the Christmas story.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
by Tim Archer · John 12:42-43 · Peer Pressure
We need to be willing to put our faith in God, even when it's not popular to do so. We need to be willing to stand up for what's right, no matter what others may say. We need to seek the glory that comes from God rather than the praise of men.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Mission
Phil Ware begins the New Year with an article or post about the book of Acts and the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to take broken people and use them powerfully to change the world.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25 · Cross
Phil Ware weaves in the 7 sayings of Jesus on the cross with the sense of forgiveness and mission that should be ours in the cross and resurrection of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Mark 14:32-36 · Prayer
Phil Ware continues his shift series with a message on prayer and about being real before God.
by Larry Davies · Joshua 24:13 · New Year
Larry Davies talks about spiritual ways to prepare and live out the year 2010.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 9:14 · Joy
Tom Norvell talks about a returning soldier being greeted by unrestrained joy by his wife and children and asked when was the last time you did that with God.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 40:31 · Prayer
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of praying honestly to God about all the challenging times in our lives.