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 Katha Winther · 1 Thessalonians 1:10 · Worship
Have we lost our focus by getting so upset over so many things that don't really matter?
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1 · Spiritual Focus
Spirituality is about who you are on a daily basis.
by Bill Denton · Ephesians 6:4 · Fatherhood · Father's Day
Dads know the secret: they have incredible influence over their kids.
by Rick Brown and Reg Cox · Exodus 13:17 · Faith · Fear
God can get us in some tough scrapes because he wants to develop faith and comfort in us.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 12:18 · Worship
We need to remember that when we assemble, God joins us and it is a holy moment.
by Russ Lawson · Mark 7:6 · Worship
Worship is more than what happens every seventh day, it is all of our lives.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 40:30
A group of baby birds in a flower basket nest remind us of the key three things for all of us as week to take flight for God!
by Joe Bagby · Matthew 26:29 · Discipleship
Jesus doesn't expect us to do what we can't know to do, but he does expect us to do what we know to do.
by Joe Bagby · Ephesians 3:20
A fire burned down a church building but rebuilt a church.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:23
Our Christian life is lived out in our workplace much more than in our church attendance!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:16 · Christlikeness
We will find the presence of Jesus in our lives when we are willing to be his presence in the lives of others.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:5 · Sacred · Secular
Every space is holy when a Christian inhabits it.
by Mike Barres · Galatians 6:10
A new pair of shoes helps Mike figure out why we need some traditions.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 10:14 · Discipleship
When we grow up, we want to be like Jesus!
by Katha Winther · Isaiah 40:31 · Waiting
While we end up having to wait for many things in our lives, this one thing that is worthy waiting for!
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36 · Fellowship
Church must be more than a gathering of strangers, there must be genuine and real community and fellowship.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 3:13 · Witnessing
We must always be willing to speak up for Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28 · Worship
Worhip is more than what happens on Sunday in our holy box.
by Joey Cope · 1 Corinthians 15:57 · Resurrection
A funeral helps a couple of ministers understand more clearly the grace of God and the power of the human spirit.
by Sandy Fields · Hebrews 10:24 · Friendship
The best friends bring their friends to Jesus to be blessed and helped.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 5:10 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
I wonder what would happen if we truly let Jesus have control of our lives.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 9:23 · Discipleship
Are we only interested in bargain basement Christianity, or are we willing to pay the price to be productive.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 1:1 · Forgiveness
God has paid a huge price to get our attention about his love and forgiveness for us: the cost of Jesus' blood.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 23:37
Taking a dog out for a walk proves to be a convicting moment about our stupidity in not staying close to God.
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