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 · Colossians 1:27-29 · Vision
Phil Ware reminds us of our purpose of being on the journey and living for Jesus call and mission and vision in our lives.
by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 15 · Funeral
Ron Rose reminds us of the value of being family and friends in the face of death and realizing that we are learning as much about life as we are about death!
by Phil Ware · John 19:25-27 · Grief
Phil Ware pauses and looks at the pain of grieving parents at the loss of a child and reminds us to forgo easy answers and cling to the stories and promises of Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:18-39 · Hope
Patrick Odum picks up a line from a Bruce Springsteen interview and helps us understand the need for being real about our struggles but also celebrating our hope in the gospel.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues looking at the gospel of Mark and reminds us that Jesus isn't a patch on religion or a new joy to infuse old and stale religion; he is an altogether all new thing.
by Max Lucado · 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Max Lucado reminds us of what we don't want others to know about us and we don't want to admit ourselves -- we have strongholds that require drastic action to tear down and we have to invite God into every area of our lives for that to happen.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:15-23 · Love · Unity · Selfish
Phil Ware looks through The Jesus Window and is led to ask a question of all of us: just how big is our aquarium, just how big is our Jesus?
by Phillip Morrison · John 15:13-14
Phillip Morrison writes to remind us that the Ferguson tragedy is not new, but a repeated wound or scar, and we need trusted friends to help address the issue, and the same is true with our lives and Jesus our friend.
by Steve Ridgell · Revelation 21:4 · Eternal
It is hard to see the real person behind the Alzheimer's. But they are there. Someday they will be whole again. I believe.
by Stacy Voss · Matthew 11:7-15 · Honor
Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.
by Ann Voskamp · Galatians 6:4-5 · Complaining · Comparison
Ann Voskamp reminds women and their daughters about the dangers of comparison and how it belittles the work of God going on in each person we see.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 3:13 · Encourage
Tom Norvell reminds us of the power of encouraging and discouraging words and how we need to make the place where we find ourselves home on the range.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:27-29 · Vision
Phil Ware reminds us of our purpose of being on the journey and living for Jesus call and mission and vision in our lives.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:4 · Divorce
Rubel Shelly reflects on the declining number of divorces per population since the 80's and talks about the importance of preparation and commitment in making a marriage work.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:15 · Empathy
Men can cry and should show genuine emotions.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hosea 11:1 · Fatherhood
Fathers may not cry as much, but when they do, it is surely because they love you: and God loves you!