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 Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-24
Phil Ware begins a series of messages called "The Journey Home" and focuses on God being the home we long for.
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 Steve Ridgell · Joshua 24:15 · Obedience
The point of obedience school was for my dog to learn life is better with me as his master. It is true for me and God as well.
by Anonymous · Psalm 23
This is a simple meditation on the meaning of the Shepherd Psalm, Psalm 23.
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:13-14 · Peace
Tom Norvell reminds us to not let anyone steal the peace we have in Jesus or in the season and offers some insights on keeping our peace.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:4-6 · Joy
Tom Norvell uses the song "Joy to the World" to remind us that we need to nurture and protect our joy in Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 22:37-40 · Love
Rubel Shelly uses the recent world series and a few Casey Stengel stories about the early days of the Mets to remind us that the we need to get back to the basics of what we do as believers: love God and love each other.
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 Phil Ware · Romans 15:7 · Welcome
Phil Ware looks at Romans 15:7 and shares an experience from Thailand about feeling accepted and connected to people very different from himself.
by Mike Barres · Psalm 1:1-5 · Truth
Mike Barres reminds us that often what culture is giving us as water is not God's truth and will rot our roots.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 22:34-40 · Obedience
Tom Norvell reminds us that the safest place is in the center of God's will and that means loving God and loving people.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 27 · Fear
Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have a reason to fear because God can handle what is going on in our lives and he will stand by us no matter what.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 18:2 · Strength
Russ Lawson reminds us that faith is a muscle we exercise and when we do, we mature and grow in faith and spiritual strength.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 4:4-5
What Christians share in common is much greater than any differences than could seem to separate them.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 15:31-32 · Repentance
Tom Norvell remembers the words of the father to the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal son that everything the father has is his, it belongs to him.
by Leah Adams · Isaiah 26:3-4 · Help
Leah talks about struggling with a mess at her new home and shares how prayer and God's help pulled her through!
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 58:8 · Hope
An old Rabbi reminds us that it is not dawn until we see the light of the sunrise in the eyes of our neighbor.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Children
An awful Halloween ten years ago reminds us how important it is to value children for who they are!
by Phil Ware · Acts 15 · Unity
Acts 15 becomes a great way to gain principles for building unity in the church today.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 22:36-40 · Witnessing
We've got to show the world that we will actually love them way we claim we will.
by Russ Lawson · Luke 11:2-4 · New Year
When we approach God in prayer, it needs to be more than by rote, but instead as if we were speaking to our Father.
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 Vann Conwell · 2 Samuel 21:15-17
Every great leader needs someone who has his back, who will stand by him and defend him.
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