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 Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:15-17 · Grandmother · Gratitude
Patrick Odum talks about gratitude and thankfulness for the grace we have received and all the blessings we have in Christ and in life.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 40:31 · Prayer
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of praying honestly to God about all the challenging times in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Grace
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:10-14
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the middle of giving thanks and offering gratitude for God, we should still have a holy discontent and recognize that we need more of Jesus.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Luke 22:14-16 · Thanksgiving
Lisa Mikitarian shares an unusual set of Thanksgiving events that took her far from home where she found family in an unlikely place.
by Bill Brant · Philippians 4 · Parenting · Family · Jesus
"Over the river and through the woods to 'Aunt Patty's' house we go."
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 37:23-25 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson shares about a hard time when all they had was some oatmeal and hamburger and ketchup.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 4:11-13 · Thanksgiving
Sarah Stirman reminds us that we have many reasons to give thanks, even when things are tough.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1-7 · Praise
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 100:1-5 · Praise
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to live like the Lord is our God!
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Patrick Odum challenges us to see the basic call of our lives to live for Jesus.
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 Bill Sherrill · John 3:16 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the spirit of the Christmas season is giving, not receiving and that we need to be a people with a spirit of thanksgiving.
by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Purpose · Prayer · Scripture
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Service
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 150
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to praise the Lord on all occasions and for many reasons.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-5 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that prayer should always include Thanksgiving no matter our circumstance, something he learned from his dad and from hogs!
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:10-18 · Thanksgiving
Alan Smith shares with us some children's definitions on how the first Thanksgiving happened and reminds us to have a blessed Thanksgiving.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mike Barres reminds us that life is full of hardship and curve balls, but we can learn to praise the Lord anyway.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 1:3-8 · Appreciation
Alan Smith reminds us of the importance of sending notes of thanks, appreciation, and encouragement and how important those are to others.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:7 · Thanksgiving
Phil says good bye to Paul Lee who has been his partner at Heartlight for ten years.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 50:14 · Giving
Using something for free almost every weekend of the year for a parking lot reminds a church that they don't own what they use; we need to learn that same thing as God's children.
by Jeanene Reese · Ephesians 1:1-13 · Praise
A Christmas present of a ruby and diamond ring that is adjustable is a present that evokes praise just like the way God has blessed us should pour forth our praise!
by Mary Lindow · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Appreciation
Sending thank you cards or notes can be such a powerful and special blessing to those who receive them and are just the kind of thing the Lord would have us do!
by Alan Smith · Psalm 107:8 · Blessed
A humorous story about undeserved inheritance reminds us of how easy it is to forget to thank God for all that he has done for us.
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