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 Melissa Troyer · Matthew 1:23 · Immanuel
Melissa Troyer writes about the pressures of daily life for a mom whose husband is in P.A. school, money is tight, and children are calling, all the while Jesus is near.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 14:5-6
Patrick Odum takes a risk and invites us to not be so pig-headed about how bad Black Friday or even shopping on Thanksgiving might be, but decide for ourselves and let others do the same as long as we do it giving thanks to God!
by Tim Archer · Ezekiel 36:25-27 · Heart
Photos often represent a "reality" that doesn't exist. They focus on the surface level. God looks beyond that, looking at the heart. How do we get our hearts right? God can fix them.
by Rick Brown · Revelation 3 · Worship
Rick Brown reminds us that in the middle of our chaotic world and the catastrophic things that have happened recently, worship still brings us into the presence of God and gives us a reason to go on!
by Phil Ware · Exodus 20:1-17 · Obedience
Phil Ware uses a story narrative to remind us what it means to live God's will and fulfill the 10 Commandments.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Transformation
Ron Rose talks about layers in photography and layers in our lives, and emphasizes that the layers are where God's transformation takes place.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Tom Norvell talks about a pre-Christmas trip to the place of insanity, the mall, and questions if they are missing something in the season.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
by Joey Cope · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism
A woman talking to herself reminds us our need to engage in conversation in meaningful ways with others.
by Phil Ware · Luke 7:31-35 · Joy
A surprising visit from Eddie at a coffee shop completes the Jesus Party weekend and opens the door for an angel to pray at church.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 4:1-8 · Stress
Sometimes we need a little admonition to calm our souls, even if it is self-administered.
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