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 Phil Ware · John 11
Phil Ware continues his "I Doubt It" series focused today on Jesus' promise to Mary that those who believe in him will never die.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 · Welcome
We don’t have to change the entire service on account of those who might visit. But we should be aware of their anxieties and uncertainties, going out of our way to make them feel more at ease.
by Rick Brown · Luke 1 · Christmas
Rick Brown challenges us to look at some of the words that surround Jesus' birth and take seriously what they can mean to us.
by Max Lucado · Psalm 51:8-10 · Forgiveness · Grace · Restoration
Max Lucado reminds us that we can ask God to both examine us and cleanse us; such is the grace of grace!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Reading · Disciple-making
Phil Ware continues his series on "The Andrew Effect" and connecting people with Jesus.
by Phillip Morrison · Romans 8:26-28 · Faith
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the decency, faith, and goodness of two former presidents, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 13:52
Rubel Shelly challenges us to entertain new thoughts and consider fresh ideas and be willing to make new changes.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Immanuel
Phil Ware does part 4 in a 5 part series on the Immanuel passages in Matthew, this week is the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, focusing on cross cultural outreach and disciple-making, something much more involved than just evangelism.
by Phil Ware · Luke 7 · Jesus
Phil Ware begins a series on Jesus called "Outside the Box" and challenges us to follow Jesus and ask the question, "Who is this man?" because it is the most important question in the world.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 5 · Heart
Rick Brown reminds us that what we need is a heart transplant from God so our heartbeat is that of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · John 3 · Difference
Phil Ware continues his series on Outside the Walls, looking at Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman at the well and reminding us that they are more alike than they are different: both need Jesus and his truth, life, and love.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:9-11 · Shepherd
Phil Ware looks at the birth of Jesus and asks the very simple question: why did God reveal the birth of his Son to shepherds first?
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36-41 · Baptism
Phil Ware continues his series called Last Words, First Priority and emphasizes the line in the sand moment we call baptism.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple Making
Phil Ware begins a series of messages on the Great Commission and Jesus' last words which must be our first priority.
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · James 1:17 · Faithfulness
Pat Mingarelli shares photos of geese on a frozen lake and reminds us of the constants of unchanging nature and the God who is faithful and dependable and unchanging and just.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 3:1-15 · Salvation
Phil Ware begins a new series called light on the dark side of the mountain focusing on the fall and the cracks that became a chasm in the lives of God's first children.
by Phil Ware
Phil Ware writes about Ruth and her love and faithfulness and how God used this to bring the Messiah, bless broken-hearted Naomi, and bless his people.
by Phil Ware · Luke 19:1-10 · Community
Phil Ware talks about the tension between insiders and outsiders and how we are to view community and the way we connect our outside friends to it.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:29
Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Faithfulness · Atheism
Rubel Shelly comments on the recommendation of Francis Collins nomination for the head of NIH and the Sam Harris criticism of his nomination.
by Phil Ware · John 20:19-26 · Resurrection
Phil Ware looks at Jesus' showing his disciples the scars on his hands and side to prove he was alive, resurrected from the dead.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · Comfort
Phil Ware talks about 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and comforting others with the comfort we have received when we went through the season of mourning, grief, and pain.
by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 4:13 · Faith
Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 14:25-33 · Discipleship
Rubel Shelly shares his thoughts on following through with our commitments using an "eternal flame" that is not so eternal and has been turned off as an example of not counting the cost.
by Bob Sjogren · 1 Timothy 2:1-7 · Pride · President
Bob Sjogren reminds us the importance of fasting and praying for the president.
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