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 · Ezekiel 16:5 · Grace · Christlikeness
Despite the ugliness we know lies within us, we are treasured and precious to God.
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 Mike Barres · Matthew 9:18 · Purpose · Time
Many of Jesus' miracles began as interruptions in his daily schedule.
by Janice Price · Isaiah 40:29
Good things can happen out of bad things if we find our sense of purpose!
by Phil Ware · Joshua 1:6
God wants us to be courageous and strong as we enter into the areas or territory in our lives.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 18:2
Life is full of storms, so where and to whom will you go to find your shelter in the storm?
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Peter 1:5 · Character · Christlikeness
Learn life lessons from John Wooden about character, not just about basketball.
by Alan Smith · Proverbs 17:28 · Speech
Sometimes we need to keep our mouths shut and not say a word!
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 4:12 · Graduation · Youth
We cannot wait for our teens and young adults to grow older before we use them in service to the Kingdom.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness · Cleanse
When we forgive, it cleanses us like a spring rain.
by Paul Lee · History · Provision
Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.
by Rubel Shelly · John 16:32 · Jesus
So often, we don't feel like anyone understands us ... except Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:43 · Leadership · Mentoring · Example
Some people make an indelible memory on your heart because they are servants.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:7 · Leadership · Mentoring · Encourage
Let's focus on the people who have been a blessing, a strength, an encouragement, and not on the baser side of things: let's honor our leaders and mentors.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 12:18 · Money · Treasure · Greed
We know who won't get our stuff when we die, and storing it in bigger or more tepees won't help!
by David Smith · Romans 5:10 · Salvation · The Passion · Atonement
Be prepared before you go see the Passoin of the Christ; know what you are going to see and know how you are going to use it.
by Melva Cooper · Hebrews 13:5 · Jesus
The President can only come for a drop in visit at NASCAR, but Jesus comes to stay in our daily lives.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 4:2 · Faith · Perseverance · Endurance
The world needs more people like Sam, who are willing to be loyal, faithful, plodders and endure to the end.
by Debbie Parker · Philippians 4:8 · Speech · Mind
We need to guard what we think in our minds and ask God to keep them pure.
by Dr. Karen Buchanan · John 14:1 · God · Peace · Stillness
A horrible storm in the United States Pacific Northwest helps slow things down enough for folks to remember some key truths from God.
by Kelly Breece · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · Grief · Death · Heaven
A small town parade and a funeral stir up memories of the past and hope for the future.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 4:4 · Satan · Devil · Spiritual Warfare
We often try to deny or feel sorry about the attacks of Satan in our lives rather than resisting and fighting him with the spiritual power God has given us.
by Alan Smith · James 1:19 · Listening · Communication
We get ourselves in so many problems because we do not genuinely listen to each other.
by Kelly Breece · 1 Kings 8:23 · Family · Character · Baby
God's authority, his love and discipline, are for our good and our blessing, not our punishment.
by Patrick D. Odum · John 12:47 · Forgiveness · Grace · Mercy
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
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