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 7
Phil Ware reminds us about the battle for our lives and that Jesus is the only one with control over the demons, the deep, the diseases, and death.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:1-20 · Delivered
Phil Ware continues with his series on The Story focusing on the What Is and Who Is and the Why Is of Jesus' coming.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly shares very respectfully the reason he wants to say Merry Christmas.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 6:33
Patrick Odum writes about Alaska, Skagway, gold, searching, treasure, and the Kingdom of God.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:1-11 · Unity · Earthquake
Rubel Shelly shares insight into one survivor of the tsunami and how his courage has opened the door for the people of his island to survive.
by Joe Beam · Malachi 2:13-16
Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Peace
Bill Sherrill talks about God, who is there through all the tough and also gentle moments of our lives!
by Bill Brant · Genesis 3:8-9 · Invitation
God is always looking for us, even when we aren't looking for him
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 Rick Brown · Philippians 2:5-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown finds a Black Friday experience that pushes him back to the real meaning of Christmas and the old Sears Wish Book.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Rubel Shelly talks about the try it before you buy idea, the test drive mentality, that infests the idea about marriage in modern society and he boils the problem down to selfishness.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Song of Songs 6:3 · Valentine
Lisa Mikitarian talks about her search all over the Internet for a painting that accurately reflects her love for her husband, but she also realizes that she already had what she was looking for, centered in God.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Jesus
Mike Barres talks about a plaque in his office that spells out Jesus, but many folks don't see the name, just like most folks besides Anna and Simeon didn't see Jesus for who he truly was; but will we see him?
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell describes Jesus as the only source of peace in any season.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 91 · Depression
Bill Sherrill reminds us to not let go of our friends who are depressed nor of our joy in the season.
by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of a hard story from last year about James Kim who risked everything to get help for his family, and he reminds us that Jesus did the same thing for us in leaving heaven.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 23 · Christmas
Tom Norvell compares the inflatable Christmas yard decorations to the inflatable Christians and religious people that Jesus criticized.
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:10-12 · Loving
Ron Rose reminds us about the true spirit of giving and that it isn't barter love or ledger sheet giving, but generous giving like we have received from God.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 9:24 · Selfish
Rubel Shelly reminds us that life's purpose rather than externals or someone else trying to make us happy is the real key to peace and joy in life.
by Alan Smith · Galatians 6:9-10 · Value
Alan Smith reminds us that our passion to find something is in direct proportion to our sense of value in that thing.
by Tom Norvell · James 1:19 · Wisdom
Tom Norvell reminds us about the nature of regrets and the wish we hadn't done what we've done, so he encourages us to live life differently.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:4-5 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need to not give up when our life seems to be in the toilet, because as often archaeologists do, we can sometimes find the greatest treasures in the most surprising places.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:4 · Divorce
Rubel Shelly reflects on the declining number of divorces per population since the 80's and talks about the importance of preparation and commitment in making a marriage work.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · Cancer
Patrick Odum tells about a guy who thought he had pancreatic cancer and lived it up his last year of life and then found out the cancer diagnosis was wrong.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 4:6 · Speech
Russ Lawson reminds us that we can and should be considerate, comforting, and encouraging in the way we respond to others.
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