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 Rubel Shelly · Psalm 86:4 · Joy
We are killing ourselves trying to find happiness in things and miss it because it is not found there.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace
Grace is amazing because of all the great things it does for us and changes in us.
by Rubel Shelly · Joshua 18:3
Procrastination costs us so very much because of the time we waste doing nothing and never completing things.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
There is trouble in this world, it crashes in on us and we cannot ignore it, but we must remain focused on Jesus who has overcome the world.
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 16:23 · Singing
Phil likes to sing, but sometimes he just needs to listen and be blessed and pumped up.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:12 · Providence
Life brings storms that threaten to break us, but will we be flexible and look for God's other alternatives and opportunities?
by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:13 · Providence
Phil reminds us that a change in our plans may not be for the worst, in fact it may be one of God's little reminders that we need to be aware of his work in our lives.
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 Byron Ware · James 3:15 · Selfishness
Selfishness is what really lies behind all of marriage problems and the devil wants to use selfish people and marriage problems to render the church ineffective.
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 Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Ephesians 3:14 · Grudge
We can continue to grow and mature and flourish if we choose to do so, even until we are quite old.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
Like a work of improvisational jazz, life is a journey from one new thing to another.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:12 · Leadership
Leaders build confidence, encourage others, and equip to serve and thus change the culture of an organization.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · New Year
This is simply a prayer for us to use the New Year wisely and well.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:14 · Forgiveness
Forgiveness is forgetting to remember the hurts you forgave and giving others, and yourself a fresh start on life.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 3:14 · Forgiveness
The old Gallows of the city of Chicago were left in the basement for years and years and this reminds Patrick of things that we allow to sit around in our hearts and fester and destroy us for years.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:11 · Angels
Whether Christmas comes on December 25 or not doesn't really matter, what does matter is that Jesus came and the angels declared it and that we celebrate it with great joy.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · War
A trip around the Mall in Washington, D.C., leads Tom to reflect on how much he hates war and how he longs for the peace of Christ.
by Paul Faulkner · Mark 6:30 · Rest
Without rest we cannot restore our bodies and our health, but this is not a new idea, it is God's fitness plan from long ago.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:17 · Giving
Using something for free almost every weekend of the year for a parking lot reminds a church that they don't own what they use; we need to learn that same thing as God's children.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
A man's conversion helps Phil remember that life can become fresh and new and he reminds us that the Christmas season can bring all of this to us if we are looking for it.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Corinthians 10:13 · Temptation
Tough times, even when they are filled with temptation can help us grow and better appreciate good times when they come.
by Scott Owings · 1 Peter 3:15 · Witnessing
One of the key spiritual disciplines is witnessing to others, because sharing our faith in Jesus is crucial to others finding God!
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 30:1 · Health · Hardship
In the times of hardship and trial, it is hard to wait on the Lord because it seems so long before his deliverance, promised and sure as it is, comes to free us from our pain and suffering.
by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 20:35 · Generosity
Patrick Odum tells about a boy who shared his winnings with his father rather than spending it only on himself and the joy that this attitude brought the father and Patrick compares this to the joy we give our Father, God, when we share.
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