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 Kelly Breece · Mark 10:42 · Grief · Death · Comfort
Our offers of love and friendship enrich us and bless others.
by Mike Barres · John 14:21 · God · Lord · Obedience
God longs for us to love him and how could we not love, both in our church worship (singing, praying, reading Scripture) and in our life of worship (obedience).
by Bill Sherrill · Proverbs 15:13 · Attitude · Stress · Joy
We take ourselves way too seriously and end up adding unnecessary stress to our lives.
by Rubel Shelly · Discernment · Direction
There is a huge difference between rules and relationships!
by Rubel Shelly · Titus 2:11 · Example · Achievement · Legacy
People are forming their ideas each day by what we do leaving our legacy.
by Phil Ware · Luke 23:20 · Jesus · Friendship · Faithfulness
Friends are fickle and Jesus' friends were truly fickle and faithfless, but Jesus is a faithful friend.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 1:3 · Blessed · Thanksgiving · Appreciation
We have been blessed with so many wonderful things by God.
by Melva Cooper · Exodus 15:18 · Heaven
Some things come and go, but this one thing is always in season and this season never ends.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 6:2 · Pride · Impress
Trying to impress others nearly always means we embarrass ourselves.
by Alan Smith · 1 Timothy 6:6 · Contentment · Rich
This fisherman has learned the real meaning of the word contentment.
by Melva Cooper · Hebrews 13:5 · Jesus
The President can only come for a drop in visit at NASCAR, but Jesus comes to stay in our daily lives.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 4:2 · Faith · Perseverance · Endurance
The world needs more people like Sam, who are willing to be loyal, faithful, plodders and endure to the end.
by Alan Smith · James 2:7 · Speech
Even though it can be very difficult, we must learn to control our tongue or it will cost us.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 8:28 · Prayer · Faith · Friendship
When people get together to help a friend find a lost hearing aid by searching and praying, is it a miracle if they find it?
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 12:1 · Christian Living · Purpose · Character
We need to realize that sin and bad habits are the leash holding us back from being all God wants us to be.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:32 · Ruts
God wants us to get out of our ruts and find the new things and new people he has set in our paths.
by Elizabeth Price · John 15:3 · Cleanse · Purity
Jesus words make us clean, squeaky clean just like our hair is when it is clean.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 2:14 · Christian Living · Jesus · Example
Christians should be recognizable because their behavior and conduct match that of Jesus.
by Randy Becton · Luke 19:1 · Friendliness · Compassion · Friendship
We show our fellowship and friendship through those for whom we extend table fellowship and meals.
by Phil Ware · Romans 12:1 · Christian Living · Church · Abba Father
All of life is our worship, our love for God expressed heart, soul, mind, and strength.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:6 · Purpose · Resurrection · Attitude
With the dying embers of a fire, we are reminded of two life choices: letting our passions, hopes, and dreams slip away or having them burst into flame and reigniting us for the New Year.
by Melva Cooper · Luke 2:1 · Children · Jesus · Christmas
Let's find a fresh joy in going back to Bethlehem for the birth of our Lord!
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5 · Jesus · Christmas · Lord
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
by Ryan Rush · Ephesians 5:15 · Family · Christmas · Time
We can make the holidays a lot more cheery and bright if we will simply take a little time to plan and prepare for the holiday season.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · John 15:12 · Jesus · Friendship
Jesus is a friend for all seasons, but so many of our friends are only fair weather friends.
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