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 · Matthew 1:3 · Bible
Phil Ware begins the journey through The Story of God and talks about how our story and God's story intersects and involves us in his great unfolding saga of grace and redemption.
by Phil Ware · John 17:3 · Influence · Immanuel
Phil Ware shares the principles of drawing nearer to God and experiencing him as Immanuel.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:12 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly writes to put things in perspective with our world.
by Max Lucado · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Goober · Glory
Max Lucado reminds us that the troubles of this present life are preparing us for something far greater.
by Phil Ware · 2 Thessalonians 2:8
Phil Ware shares insight into sharing the story of Jesus and its power based on his trips to Thailand and Peru and the young men and women with whom he has shared Jesus' story and shared his heart.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:58 · Church
Phil Ware shares with us two kinds of early leaders and churches and groups, Paul and Barnabas become examples of those kinds of churches; each is faithful, takes risks, and faces opposition from the evil one.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 15:32 · Perspective
Rick Brown reminds us how easily we can become blind to the great opportunities for Jesus to do mighty things when we face challenges too big for us.
by Rubel Shelly · Revelation 14:13
Rubel Shelly remembers a beloved African American woman who forever changed his life as a little boy through manhood.
by Ron Rose · John 13:35 · Responsibility · Reputation
Ron Rose reminds us that we can be someone who argues or someone who is known for loving others.
by Ron Rose · 1 Peter 3:13 · Addiction
Ron Rose talks about moving from waiting to tell the story to being the story in someone's life today.
by Rick Brown · Acts 4:13 · Great Commission
Rick Brown talks about how we can accomplish the Great Commission in our world today, the same as they did it long ago.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 3:1 · Balance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is a time for everything as long as it is kept in its place and we remain balanced in our lives with the correct priorities.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 3:20
Ron Rose reminds us that imagination is vital for our faith and for living life to the full.
by Rick Brown · Luke 6:46 · Obedience
Rick Brown challenges us to get off the dock and into the water, to quit talking and to start obeying, to dive in and to swim.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Samuel 3:10 · Quiet Time
Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God's voice for time alone with him to be renewed, rekindled, and directed to what matters most in our lives and on our to do lists.
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 Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Reconcile
Phil Ware continues his series, Better Broken, focusing on the problem of there being 11 apostles and how people fail us and what are we doing to do to go on after we've been betrayed.
by Ron Rose · Hebrews 13:5
Ron Rose asks us to pay attention to our lives and see God at work, even in the moments he does not appear to be present and especially in the moments that appear to be boring.
by Bill Brant · Genesis 3:10 · Restoration · Home
Like the Israelites of old, we too can find ourselves ripped from our homes, forced to go places we don't want and become slaves to our emotions and desires. BUT we can go "home" anytime we choose restoration with our Father.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Mission
Phil Ware begins the New Year with an article or post about the book of Acts and the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to take broken people and use them powerfully to change the world.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:1 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly helps clarify that Jesus is a historical figure and real, not something imaginary like the Easter Bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:6 · Worry
Rubel Shelly talks about living by lists and emphasizes the importance of moving things from your worry list to your prayer list.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Evangelism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the church is sent, scattered, meant to infiltrate and penetrate the world and make a difference.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 13:34 · Decide
God can only fix the people who want to be fixed. He is willing. It is our choice.
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