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 Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 4:5 · Preaching
The best preachers are not those we know but the ones Steve describes in this article who serve without pay and to bless others because that person wants them to know about Jesus!
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 10:45 · Leadership
Leadership is not about being boss or bullying, but about motivating, serving, and equipping others to their full potential.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 12:22 · Recognition
So often the people who do the most hard work get no recognition for it and we need to remedy that situation.
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13-17 · Ministry
So often, ministers and pastors won't let others minister to them, but we need to minister and be ministered to, we need to bless and be vulnerable so we can be blessed.
by Russ Lawson · Galatians 2:20
A simple road trip and quarreling kids leads to a reminder that we must all yield our hearts to the Lord as our "boss"!
by Mike Barres · Philippians 2:3-4 · Sacrifice
Serving may be hard work, but like good exercise, it develops us into a healthier people.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 10:40-42 · To Do List
Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 26:33-35 · Urgency
So often we have the grandiose promises we've made, when in reality we won't do the small stuff!
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 14:7-14 · Leadership
True leadership is found in following Jesus' example as a servant, not in winning at any cost!
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:41-45 · Service
Being in positions of leadership and authority doesn't give us the right to be above the law, but instead should give us the opportunity to serve in love.
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 14:12 · Surrender
We are not God, we are not in control, and so we need to surrender and let God take control of our lives.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:42-45 · Communion
Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!
by Joe Bagby · John 12:13
From Mother Teresa comes a very simple lesson on humility and graciousness.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7-8 · Love · Service
Our actions nearly always speak louder than our words, especially when people cannot understand our words!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:1-4 · Service · Recognition
The greatest is often not the one we think is most important, but the one who serves with the most selfless heart.
by Larry Zinck · Mark 10:43-45 · Service
While we don't like the thought of being a doormat, the example of Jesus teaches us some things about our need to serve others.
by Kelly Breece · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness · Service · Courtesy
Some people are just God's special blessings for us along the way.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 23:11 · Service
It's amazing what happens when no one worries about who gets the credit.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Caregiving · Service
Family caregivers are the greatest example of Jesus for many of us in our world today.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:43-45 · Leadership · Mentoring · Example
Some people make an indelible memory on your heart because they are servants.
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24-27 · Attitude · Affirm · Achievement
While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:1-8 · Jesus · Character · Attitude
We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.
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