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 · Mark 6:30-32 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about the weariness of ministry and reminds us that it is not enough to simply get away and rest, we must get away and be with Jesus.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 6:21
We need to take care of our hearts, both physically and spiritually
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:12-15 · Journey
Phil looks at our spiritual journey to be conformed to Jesus and to go to our home with God and asks how we can get so bogged down in being critical of others who are not at the same point in their journey as we are.
by Steve Ridgell · John 9:3 · Work of God
Even when disaster strikes, our God is in control.
by Courtney Loy · Psalm 118:24
Consider the power of attitude, the idea that how we choose to view life impacts the quality of it.
by Alan Smith · John 14:26 · Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God's gift to Christians, the comforter who helps us and blesses us with his presence.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 14:11-12 · Bible
While spiritual leaders have wisdom and knowledge, they are not always right and we should seek to answer many of our own questions ourselves using the Bible as our guide.
by Scott Owings · Psalm 63:5-6 · Spiritual Focus
The Rule of Life is our own commitment to live out the spiritual disciplines, exercising the Spirit and doing what God longs to see us doing.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 10:45 · Leadership
Leadership is not about being boss or bullying, but about motivating, serving, and equipping others to their full potential.
by Scott Owings · Isaiah 58 · Fasting
Fasting is a way to draw closer to God.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 3:14-19 · Fullness
God wants us to be full of Him, his grace, His mercy, His Spirit, His Love.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12
After reading the passage again, have you seen anything new, like maybe it should apply in everything you do -- the Golden Rule!
by Phil Ware · John 19:30 · Jesus
Jesus gave up his spirit, but he did not give up his mission, his mercy, his grace.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 18:19 · Spirituality
Spiritual immunity comes from rearing children in godly homes with godly values and godly actions.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Change
Change for the better only happens if our goal is Jesus and our power to change is the Holy Spirit?
by Scott Owings · Matthew 5:42 · Generosity
The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.
by Scott Owings · 1 Timothy 4:8 · Train
Spiritual growth really requires us to have a spiritual trainer to help us with our spiritual discipline.
by Scott Owings · Romans 8:26-27 · Prayer
We can learn to breath pray and pray any time and any place and reach out to God through prayer.
by Bill Sherrill · Galatians 5:22-29 · Holy Spirit
All Christians have the Holy Spirit and are spirit-filled so their lives must demonstrate this reality.
by Scott Owings · Psalm 1 · Silence
Meditation is a lost art and discipline that we as Christians need to engage in again!
by Scott Owings · Psalm 62:1-7 · Solitude · Silence
We can only regain our rightful place in our spirit through Silence and the work of the Holy Spirit on our spirit.
by Kathy Bailey · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Prayer
Our prayers get to God, they don't bounce back to us and we can be sure about that because Jesus intercedes for us.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Transformation, sanctification takes time in the real world of our lives, but God won't give up on us.
by Scott Owings · 2 Timothy 3:16-17
If we are to grow in our spiritual walk, we must exercise the Spirit within us and one way is lectio divina, sacred reading.
by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 2:2-5 · Spirituality
For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!
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