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 Steve Ridgell · John 16:33 · Tragedy
There will be another tragedy somewhere today. Christians overcome our tragedies because of what we believe about this world.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 11:1-3 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about the Christmas star that actually began to shine many years before the Magi found it!
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 6:25 · Worry
Tom Norvell uses Matthew 6:25 and several translations (NIV, Message, and KJV translations) to help drive home Jesus' point and that many of us who look good on the outside are filled with worry on the inside, worry Jesus wants to take off our shoulders.
by Phil Ware · John 19 · Easter
Phil Ware continues his series called unpredictable on Jesus in the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' death and burial through the eyes of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
by Steve Ridgell · James 1:6-7 · Following Jesus
Cell phones that don't work validate all your fears about technology. Some people have that same thought about Jesus when eveything in life does not work like they want.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 6:10-18
Russ Lawson reminds us to put on the full armor of God so we don't get spiritually hacked.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 7:25 · Peace
Larry Davies talks about a morning of tranquility shattered by an unexpected event with his son and then realizes that some days you are the windshield and some days you are the bug!
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17-18 · Anger
Rubel Shelly deals with the growing problem of rage in our world today and examines ways to let go of it.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:22-29 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware writes about Romans 8:22-29, the bondage to decay that our world faces, our own troubles and hardships, and slogans that we often use and abuse to try to encourage people who are grieving, wounded, or hurt.
by Alan Garner · James 1:2-3 · Wisdom
Alan Garner describes a prayer and exhortation he gave at the Volunteers of America meeting and how wisdom and opportunity can be found in caring for the trials and troubles of those around us.
by Tammy Marcelain · Mark 9:54 · Faith
Tammy Marcelain writes about believing, trust, and God using our struggles, weaknesses, and trials to make us people of faith.
by Donna Riggs · Romans 8:28 · Adversity
Donna Riggs shares how God used a snow storm to prevent disaster for her church family.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Tony Thompson · John 3:16-17 · Christmas
Tony Thompson helps us put Christmas in perspective: God loves us!
by Sarah Stirman · Exodus 14 · Relationship
Sarah Stirman reflects on relationships, Thanksgiving and the book of Exodus and our need to move on.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 112:1-10 · Adversity
Tom Norvell describes fear and fear of the Lord using Psalm 112.
by Bill Sherrill · Ruth 3:10 · Providence
Bill Sherrill connects to an old King James phrase, the latter days, and reminds us that we often don't see things clearly until time has passed and we view things from God's perspective.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 9:27 · Time
Russ Lawson reminds us that we had better follow through on those things that are most important to us because all we have is now.
by Russ Lawson · Acts 16:22-34 · Conversion
Russ Lawson reminds us that the questions we ask need to be the important ones, not the kind that spark endless arguments and speculation.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 11:1 · Adversity
Alan Smith's encounter with a hummingbird in his garage reminds him of how we often get trapped by life and won't let God help us find the way of escape.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell shares with us the promise of Jesus to find peace even in the middle of a world full of trouble, because Jesus has overcome the world.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Romans 5:1-5 · Hardship
Kimberli Brackett reminds us that even in the worst of circumstances, God is at work trying to make something out of our situation and we can see if we will praise God and ask for his perspective.
by Muriel Larson · Romans 8:28
Muriel Larson reminds of the great blessing we have from Romans 8:28
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 6:3-10 · Patience
Tom Norvell leads us to Psalm 6 and helps us ask, "How long, Lord?" because we all have times when we can barely hang on any longer.
by Mike Barres · Genesis 50:20 · Providence
Mike Barres reminds us that hardship can often be a time God is using us to make a difference in the lives of many others.
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