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 Melissa Troyer · James 1:19-20 · Holy Spirit
Melissa Troyer reminds us of those mistakes made by our little ones when they are in their early exploration modes and how our job is not to load them down with rules but to show them where to reach.
by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21 · Parenting
Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 18:16 · Accountability
Rubel Shelly's night with a little girl in a restaurant reminds him of who God actually is.
by Sarah Stirman · Mark 15:34 · Parenting
Sarah Stirman writes about a time her husband didn't quite follow through on getting their pre-school kids to Bible class and she gets angry, but the Lord challenges her to forgive!
by Kelly Breece · Matthew 6:26-27 · Stress · Mothers
Sometimes when we are running late, God gets our attention anyway and helps us make it to our destination on time.
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 Kelly Breece · Romans 6:23 · Children · Eternal · Baby
So many things we have are temporary, but the ones that are most important are the ones that help us hang on to the eternal.