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 Russ Lawson · Psalm 118:24 · Rejoice
So much of life is a matter of perspective; we can choose to be glad.
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:28-29
We are often critical of others and can't understand God because we don't see the big picture of what is happening.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 4:11-13 · Contentment
We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:48 · Poor · Rich
We must realize that with our blessings comes the responsibility to use them generously.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 1:19-20 · Family
Grace means we have a lifestyle of yes, not a lifestyle of no.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:14-15 · Complaining
We can always find something to complain about, but let's be people who compliment and affirm!
by Alan Smith · Romans 5:6-8 · Grace
Sometimes our gifts are treated with contempt, other times are misused, but either way, we are most like God when we give without strings attached.
by Alan Smith · Isaiah 40:29-31 · Trials · Adversity
Sometimes the hardest times are when we face a repeated adversity or trial, but if we can hang in there the Lord will help us through.
by Mike Barres · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Scripture
God's word is given to us to be a blessing and to give us a happy life.
by Joe Bagby
From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.
by Alan Smith · 1 Timothy 6:9
Money and our desire for it can get us in trouble; we must learn to be happy with little or much.
by Nancy Gavin · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving
Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.
by Kelly Breece · Philippians 3 · Change · Transition
A move that left Kelly missing two neighbors and their pets left a hole in heart until she realized that God had filled her life with new friends and new pets.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:30-32 · Forgiveness
Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 13:44 · Giving · Generosity · Tithing
Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 25:33-40 · Compassion
We will be judged by how we cared for the least, the left out, and the lonely.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 8 · Purpose · Achievement · Authenticity
God takes our small lives and fills it meaning and purpose even though its time is short.
by Paul Lee · History · Provision
Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 · Christian Living · Spiritual Focus · Rationalizing
We can't change our ethics and our behavior simply based upon those with whom we find ourselves and the situation in which we find ourselves.
by Melva Cooper · Luke 6:38 · Children · Character · Giving
Nothing blesses us than to see those we love being generous with others -- that's true thanksgiving!
by Lou Seckler · Matthew 6:32 · Abba Father · Blessed · Worry
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
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