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 Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:17 · 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 · 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 Tammy Marcelain · Philippians 4:1 · Trials
An update on Jack Marcelain and his brain tumor recovery doesn't bring all good news, but Tammy is committed to not worry about it.
by Cary Branscum · Philippians 4:6 · Thanksgiving
Cary reminds singles that they can give thanks in almost any situation.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:28 · Thanksgiving
How God turned a couple of horrible, traumatic experiences in the Ware family into something really good!
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 28:7 · Thanksgiving
A whale gives the author a reason to look at gratitude and ingratitude and see them as a choice since gratitude seems to be built into the natural instinct.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 118:24 · Rejoice
So much of life is a matter of perspective; we can choose to be glad.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20
We give thanks for ten years of God's blessings at Heartlight.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 139:14 · Thanksgiving
A terrible accident can't rob this little girl or her family of reasons to give thanks.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Psalm 107:1
We must never take for granted the great blessings we have been given by the hand of our gracious God!
by Danny Sims · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
A little boy about whom we know nothing shows us the way to the meaning of thanksgiving.
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Stress
We can find many reasons to give thanks even in difficult times.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:28 · Blessed
Bad things can be turned into blessings by God.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 103:1 · Blessed
In times of trouble, we need to remember our blessings so that we can bless others in need.
by Mike Barres
Giving thanks should lead us to other forms of giving.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 34:8 · Thanksgiving
Just as we enjoy the senses of taste and sight, we need to taste and see that the Lord is good.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is something that is needed, commanded, and celebrated: so let's give thanks.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 6:6 · Thanksgiving
We need to recover the lost art of giving thanks and there are some steps we can take to do just that.
by Alan Smith · James 1:17 · Thanksgiving · Gifts
Some people give crazy gifts, but God gives great gifts, but do we stop and thank Him for them?
by Kathy Bailey · Exodus 2:24 · Thanksgiving
Take notice of God's grace and share it.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 84:6 · Blessed · Caregiving
Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.
by Joseph Mazella · Colossians 2:7 · Thanksgiving
Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!
by Alan Smith · Psalm 136:1 · Blessed · Thanksgiving
God doesn't charge us for his extras -- aren't you glad!
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