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 · John 6 · Courage
Phil Ware continues his series on I AM from the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' statement that he is I AM and so we should not fear.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
Phil Ware talks about why he and about 100 others go to Peru each year when it costs so much.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 9:15
While people may think they are giving truly remarkable gifts, no gift can match that of God's own Son.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Evangelism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the church is sent, scattered, meant to infiltrate and penetrate the world and make a difference.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 1:3 · Christmas
The best part of Christmas is not the presents, but the people.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Roman Polanski is a predator and is not to be given any special treatment because he is part of the media elite.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:29
Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:1 · God
Rubel Shelly uses an acronym and a website to remind us that it is going to be okay.
by Jenny Runkel · Psalm 23 · Christmas
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
by Rubel Shelly · Exodus 22 · Tithing · Restitution
Rubel Shelly talks about the Old Testament concept of restitution instead of punishment for folks who have committed crimes.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:17 · Simple
Patrick Odum challenges us to get rid of the clutter in our lives and our churches just like Jesus challenged the people of his day.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:10 · Future
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to live for the present to help others and keep our focus on the matters of the Kingdom rather than let our lives get filled with regret for the past.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 10:38-42 · Jesus
It is so easy to get distracted by a lot of good things instead of focusing on Jesus, just as Martha and Mary showed us.
by Larry Davies · Luke 17:1-7 · Forgiveness
Resentment kills us, but forgiveness allows us to exercise a growing faith like a mustard tree and let God do the impossible within us.
by Jeanene Reese · Ephesians 1:1-13 · Praise
A Christmas present of a ruby and diamond ring that is adjustable is a present that evokes praise just like the way God has blessed us should pour forth our praise!
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11:24-29 · Communion
A morning sunrise, the celebration of communion, and the God who is and was and is to come all connect to give us a sense of living on God's horizon.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Luke 2:11 · Christmas
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:30-32 · Forgiveness
Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.
by Kathy Bailey · Ephesians 4:31-32 · Forgiveness
We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.
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