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 · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Easter
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Easter is not over as long as Jesus' followers, Christians, his disciples, live out the evidence of his resurrection in their lives by the way they treat others.
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 Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · Good News
The crucifixion and resurrection are at the heart of the good news of Jesus. He came to this world, was rejected and killed, then overcame death and the grave. One day he will come again, and God will judge the world through him. Those who have put their
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 Phil Ware · John 20:1-18 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus from the Gospel of John called unpredictable, and focuses on Mary Magdalene calling Jesus Lord in the middle of all sorts of grief, sorrow, despair, discouragement, loss, and hopelessness and is given the gift o
by Phil Ware · John 19 · Easter
Phil Ware continues his series called unpredictable on Jesus in the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' death and burial through the eyes of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 5:25-27 · Church
Rubel Shelly writes an article parallel to his book and emphasizes that somehow Jesus and his teaching survive all the weird things churches and church movements do.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:12-14
Phil Ware finishes his series on the Windows to Wonder, on Mary the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, the Lord, and Savior, and reminds us that we can all be part of Jesus' forever family.
by Phil Ware · Mark 16:1-3 · Easter
Phil Ware shares insights on Sunday, the Resurrection Day of the Lord and why the disciples miss it and why we often do as well.
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 Patrick D. Odum · James 4:13-15 · Death
Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.
by Phil Ware · John 7:1-5
Phil Ware shares insight on James, the brother of Jesus, and how the resurrection completely changed his life and what he believed about Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 1:17-18
Christians need not fear death or what comes after. Jesus was dead and is now alive and can free us from the fear of death.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:45-48 · Witnessing
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
by Phil Ware · John 20:19-26 · Resurrection
Phil Ware looks at Jesus' showing his disciples the scars on his hands and side to prove he was alive, resurrected from the dead.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:10
Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-16 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 12:2 · Focus
The one basic truth of Christianity is Jesus. Focus on him and everything else will make sense.
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Resurrection
Phil Ware lets us journey with James, the half brother of Jesus, through the cross and resurrection to find our way to hope and confidence about our future.
by Bill Sherrill · Mark 16:1-3 · Resurrection
Bill Sherrill reminds us that even women of great faith can sometimes be lost in the mundane details.
by Steve Higginbotham · Mark 9:31-32 · Crucifixion
Steve Higginbotham shares the insight that Friday is not the end, but the promise of a new beginning.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Delivered
Phil Ware shares another insight from Colossians about deliverance from the dead-end alleys, the dark dungeons, and the pits that keep us trapped and reminds us how Jesus brings deliverance.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Fear
Phil Ware continues his 7 sayings of Jesus on the Cross with the meaning of the line today of "you will be with me in paradise" and talks about the hope it brings in the face of death.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares with us the real meaning of Independence Day and how we can celebrate it every week.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-8 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares insight on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and how Mary calls Jesus Lord when she doesn't know he is raised and how the beloved disciple saw the death clothes of Jesus and believed.
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