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 · Mark 8 · Messiah · Healing · Blindness
Phil Ware helps us to better understand both Mark's message about where true life is found and also his outline and organization of his gospel around the hinges to the story provided by the stories of two blind men that Jesus heals.
by Phil Ware · John 20:21 · Body of Christ
Phil Ware reminds us that Christmas isn't over, but now our role is to be Jesus' people, his presence, in our world.
by Phil Ware · Mark 8 · Messiah · Healing · Blindness
Phil Ware helps us to better understand both Mark's message about where true life is found and also his outline and organization of his gospel around the hinges to the story provided by the stories of two blind men that Jesus heals.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:21-38 · Aging
Phil Ware concludes his end of the year series called Beginning in Endings by talking about Anna and Simeon from Luke 2 and what they should teach us about aging and what to expect as we grow older.
by Steve Ridgell · Jonah 4:11 · God
Stop running from God. He wants a relationship with you. He will do anything to give you that opportunity.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 Peter 5:6-7 · Mercy
Lisa Mikitarian tells us a wonderful story about the Father's grace revealed in a young girl's fall with the cupcakes made to honor her beloved grandmother.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 25:13 · Second Coming
We know that Jesus will come again. We have to get ready.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 · End of the World
Many try to predict when Jesus will come back. The Bible says His coming will be a surprise. The main thing we need to do is be ready to greet Him, whenever that may be.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:3-10 · Service
Russ Lawson describes why it is hard and important to be willing to play second fiddle in the Lord's orchestra.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 · Hope
As Christians, we have hope because of what we are waiting, or more importantly, whom we are waiting for.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 90:12 · Time · Eternal
We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 24:44 · Parousia
Patrick Odum challenges all of us to live as if it is our last hour on earth.
by Tom Norvell · Micah 6:8 · Grace
How do we know what God expects of us or what it takes to please him? By listening to what he tells us to do in Micah 6:8.
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 Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Death
We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:11-14 · Parousia
We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.
by Charlotte Barres · Job 12:12 · Aging
We don't have to grow dim as we age, we can grow closer to God!
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Being away from someone you love only makes you want to be with them more, but it hard and stinks!
by Alan Smith · 2 Peter 3:9 · Forgiveness
If you can breathe today, you've been given another day and another second chance at going God's will right!
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness · Restoration · Redemption
God offers us something better than a do-over, mulligan, and second chance; he offers us forgiveness and cleansing.
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