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 Kimberli J. Brackett · Psalm 37:7 · Stillness
God is calling us to be still, but he sometimes has to do radical things to get us to listen!
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36 · Fellowship
Church must be more than a gathering of strangers, there must be genuine and real community and fellowship.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 2:1 · Forgiveness · Mercy
We must be tough on sin but offer mercy and forgiveness for those who are truly repentant.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Corinthians 15:50 · Resurrection
Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.
by Sandy Fields · Hebrews 10:24 · Friendship
The best friends bring their friends to Jesus to be blessed and helped.
by Dennis Downing · John 17:15 · Resurrection · Victory
Because of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, we know that we have already won the victory.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 23:37
Taking a dog out for a walk proves to be a convicting moment about our stupidity in not staying close to God.
by Richard Ellis · 1 Corinthians 15:56 · Endurance
Sometimes we need to resign from the war and surrender, trusting that we have the ultimate victory in Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 15:21 · Resurrection · Hope
We all face the let down of failures on the next day; how will we handle the next day?
by Joey Cope · John 14:27 · Promises
God's disclaimers are much better than those on medicine bottles!
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1 · Jesus · Christmas
Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!
by Russ Lawson · 2 Timothy 4:11 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
Too many people are put on the back shelf of life and we need to find them and reclaim them just as Baranabas once did.
by Lou Seckler · James 3:10 · Speech
We must watch our language for others and for God.
by Kelly Breece · Hebrews 10:23 · Good-bye
May God give us those special moments to tell people how special they are to us.
by Cary Branscum · Acts 4:12 · Perseverance · Achievement
Learning to make arrowheads is a lesson in perseverance and how we must keep trying!
by Bill Sherrill · Job 13:15 · Perseverance
I have decided to follow Jesus and though I don't do it perfectly, I won't quit
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 5:1 · Rapture
Don't you want to be ready to go when Jesus returns to take us home to glory?
by Lynn Anderson · John 9:1
This is the story of the blind man in John 9.
by Mike Barres · Acts 6:1 · Faithfulness
The way we handle life's storms can be a powerful witness to those around us just like Stephen's life was.
by Kelly Breece · Matthew 6:26 · Stress · Mothers
Sometimes when we are running late, God gets our attention anyway and helps us make it to our destination on time.
by Phil Ware · John 6:16 · Family · Marriage
If Jesus isn't made the center of our marriages and families, our failure is assured.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Galatians 6:9
Before we criticize others for being too busy, maybe we ought to look at our own schedules!
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 11:28 · Goober
Life isn't easy; it's not for sissies, but for people who are determined to walk with Jesus.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
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