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 · Philippians 2:1
The real point of life is being willing to be a friend those who need relationships.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:14 · Influence · Life · Light
In a world of darkness, an intensely focused life is going to emit a lot of light in our dark world.
by Lynn Anderson · Hebrews 13:7 · Leadership · Vision
Where can you find tools and resources for setting a vision for your congregation?
by Bill Sherrill · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Communion
At the start of a New Year, let's make a commitment to remember the meaning of the Lord's Supper and Jesus' sacrifice.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:10 · Love · Motivation
While heaven and hell, punishment and reward, may be motivation for our behavior, eventually God wants us to be motivated by love.
by Patrick D. Odum · Ephesians 2:10 · Grace
God's gift of grace in Jesus' Christ carries with it the responsibility to live changed lives.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Bruce Wadd · John 3:6 · Holy Spirit
Only God can bring new life with refreshment through his holy spirit.
by Byron Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14 · Marriage
Like a fine garden, a marriage relationship takes cultivation and care
by Lou Seckler · 1 John 1:9 · Depression
We all get a little blue or depressed; here are 10 suggestions to help us.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:4 · Discipleship · Passion
While time and daily life may wear away the newness of a marriage or our first love to Jesus, we can and must recapture it.
by Phil Ware · John 6:16 · Family · Marriage
If Jesus isn't made the center of our marriages and families, our failure is assured.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:14 · Witnessing
We all need to be a little more ready and intentional about letting our light shine before others, but we also know and willingly bear the consequences.
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 · Ephesians 6:1
A 12-year-old behind the wheels helps wake us all up to who is behind the wheel.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 3:12 · Forgiveness · Sin
Sometimes we sin -- we miss the mark -- and we need grace to forigive and restore us and to purify us.
by Alan Smith · John 8:57 · Incarnation
Aren't we glad Jesus has always been around even though we may be as old as dirt!
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 55:1
Have you found real nourishment? Not unless you know Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 2:1 · Love · Fellowship
Please don't ignore others or ignore God because we all know how it hurts to be ignored.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 4:9 · Hospitality · Fellowship
We have been brought into the circle of God's grace and we must graciously bring others in as well.
by Cary Branscum · Romans 3:23 · Find
Finding things no one else sees is great, but being found by God is better.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 84:6 · Blessed · Caregiving
Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.
by Elizabeth Price · Proverbs 15:4 · Friendliness · Friendship
Different kinds of trees fulfill different needs, just like we need different kinds of friends.
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Matthew 15:32 · Jesus
Jesus wants us to share his compassion with others.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:35 · Compassion
We must view the world outside our churches in new ways, especially through the eyes of compassion like Jesus did.
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