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 Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly writes about a basketball game between the Gainesville Tornadoes and the Vanguard Vikings and the fans who helped give the team a life.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly takes us to El Paso and shares a story that will warm our hearts about a coach, a boy, a team, and good sportsmanship.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 3:10 · Example
Rubel Shelly wades into the Tim Tebow issue with some good insight and a reminder to wait and see how this all turns out.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:24 · Football
Rubel Shelly tells about the Ike story that touches the heart and reminds us what sports are supposed to be about.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:4 · Joy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we've got to look past our own failures and low view of our own importance and learn to rejoice because we are each a child of the King.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Hal Runkel shares some great insights on how to develop good sportsmanship skills in our kids.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 5:8
We can never be good enough on our own; it takes God's help to make us what we should be.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 14:24 · Worship
Worship has to be part of our everyday real life world where we work, play, do sports, have recreation, and watch our kids play.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 27:10 · Friendliness · Example · Friendship
People who love others tend to be the people everyone loves!