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 Phillip Morrison · Philippians 2:10 · Christmas
Phillip Morrison talks about the incarnation of God in human flesh in Jesus and the parable of the birds to explain why God had to do it.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 11:25 · Religion
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the keys to following Jesus by pulling our leg about a bunch of rules for building a snowman.
by Rick Brown · Luke 1:6 · Christmas
Rick Brown reminds us of a messy Christmas long ago and the messy time in which Jesus was born.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:13 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:1 · Perseverance
Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.
by Donna Riggs · Isaiah 61:1 · Adversity
Donna Riggs shares how God used a snow storm to prevent disaster for her church family.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Mike Barres talks about a hunting trip with his wife and how they were so thankful for just heat and food and the simple things of life.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Psalm 147:16 · Peace
Lisa Mikitarian shares some beautiful insights on the beauty of a heavy snow and how Jesus comes to us and offers to do the same -- bring peace to our hectic and harried worlds.
by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of a hard story from last year about James Kim who risked everything to get help for his family, and he reminds us that Jesus did the same thing for us in leaving heaven.
by Dr. Karen Buchanan · John 14:1 · God · Peace · Stillness
A horrible storm in the United States Pacific Northwest helps slow things down enough for folks to remember some key truths from God.
by Russ Lawson · James 1:17 · Beauty · Joy · Winter
I'm convinced that God must know how to smile -- maybe even laugh right out loud. I think that's one of the reasons he gave us puppies.
by Melva Cooper · Psalm 56:3 · Faith · Providence · Heaven
God is always there to see us through.
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 118:24 · Family · Winter
When we travel with God, things might be a little uncomfortable sometimes, but we have a wonderful and exciting journey of joy.
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