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 Tom Norvell · Isaiah 40:35-41 · Weariness
Tom Norvell reminds us of God's promises for those who are weary and tired: the Lord will renew us and restore us and cause us to ride on the wings of eagles and Jesus will give us rest.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 · Renewal
As we get older, our bodies begin to fail. But what about what is inside of us? God has promised that we don't have to age on the inside
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 5:19 · Outsiders · Optimism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is something positive about thinking with an optimistic spirit and believing things can get done and be better.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 3:11 · Holy Spirit
Mike Barres talks about burning wood and the fire forcing out the moisture so it can burn brighter and longer.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · New Year · Newness · New Life
God can make our lives new, giving us a fresh start. He wipes out past mistakes, letting us begin again.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 45:10 · Worship
Sarah Stirman reminds us that when we use our hands to serve the Lord, we are seen as beautiful and he gives us strength to serve him.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30 · Rest
Tom Norvel reminds us of Jesus' promise to give us rest if we will come close to him and follow him and spend time with him and learn from him.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:30-32 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about the weariness of ministry and reminds us that it is not enough to simply get away and rest, we must get away and be with Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · Ezekiel 36:26 · Change
Tom prays to God that all that he has seen, heard, experienced, and known in worship will change his heart and move him to be the person God wants him to be.
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13-17 · Ministry
So often, ministers and pastors won't let others minister to them, but we need to minister and be ministered to, we need to bless and be vulnerable so we can be blessed.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:12-14 · Renewal
A broken mug helps Tom Norvel remind himself of what is most important about life and ministry, that we are not through when we are damaged, but we must press on.
by Sean K. Mitchell · Matthew 13:1-23 · Money
Financial peace and faithfulness is tied to being willing to follow Jesus and also honor the Kingdom in our disciplined and spontaneous giving.
by Sarah Stirman · John 6:15 · Rest
Keeping us going in ministry, keeping our lights shining, requires us to spend time alone with God.
by Amy C. Baker · Luke 12:22-31 · Renewal
We all need to get away now and again and retreat into the quietness and grace of God for our renewal.
by Russ Lawson · Ezekiel 11 · Heart
A heart transplant reminds us that we need God's heart transplant spiritually.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:16-18 · Renewal · Refresh
A kind friend can bring refreshment to the parched soul of another friend.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10-12 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 6:30-33 · Rest · Renewal
Sometimes we have to take a break from all the information overload!
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 Tom Norvell · John 21 · Forgiveness · Resurrection · Character
We all say things we truly mean, but we prove ourselves unfaithful to our commitments and can't follow through with our promises; it's then that Jesus' words and Peter's reply become doubly important.
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