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 · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Service
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:13 · Service
Paul Faulkner reminds us that because of Jesus, even difficult tasks are a blessing to do.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 28:18 · Evangelism
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24 · Service
Phil Ware reminds us that the Jesus vibe is about being a servant and helping others, but he also reminds us that there are powerful memories in the Lord's Supper to help remind us of this thought.
by Mike Barres · 1 Peter 5:8 · Temptation
Mike Barres reminds us that taking moral shortcuts and fudging on things spiritually always end up in disaster and sin.
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 Alan Smith · Psalm 107:8 · Blessed
A humorous story about undeserved inheritance reminds us of how easy it is to forget to thank God for all that he has done for us.
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13 · 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 Patrick D. Odum · Ezekiel 34:11 · Lost
What would happen in church, church folks, got serious about seeking lost people like Jesus did?
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 10:40 · To Do List
Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 14:10 · Leadership
True leadership is found in following Jesus' example as a servant, not in winning at any cost!
by Mike Barres · 1 Kings 18:39
We can't always be on the mountain top, sometimes we face the valleys and must be faithful at the foot of the mountain.
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Philippians 2:10 · Humility
We must serve others with the humility of Jesus.
by Tricia Goss · Matthew 25:34 · Kindness · Compassion · Help
We need to be those that serve and not like those who tell others to serve.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
by Mike Barres · Matthew 9:18 · Purpose · Time
Many of Jesus' miracles began as interruptions in his daily schedule.