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 Ron Rose · Ephesians 3:20-21
Ron Rose reminds us that imagination is vital for our faith and for living life to the full.
by Tim Archer · 2 Kings 5 · Faith
The Old Testament story of Naaman teaches us about trusting God, even when we don't understand what's going on.
by Phil Ware · John 4:43-54 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series on UNPREDICTABLE and reminds us that faith needs to show itself before proof comes or it's not faith and we're not blessed!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 · Work
Rubel Shelly talks about the best places to work and how it isn't all about money.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 5:5 · Promises
Rubel Shelly talks about trustworthiness, about keeping our word, honoring our promises, and even more, honoring God by keeping our promises.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 2:22-23 · 9-11
Tom Norvell reminds us that Jesus had the power to get even but did not retaliate in word or deed when he was reviled, mocked, belittled, mocked, and ridiculed.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28-13:16 · 9-11
Phil Ware revisits and reflects on 9/11 ten years later.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 · Providence
Tom Norvell reminds us that there are many things in our lives that may not change, so in those times we need to be sure and lean on the Lord and trust in his grace to sustain us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:13-16 · Trust
Patrick Odum talks about a strange occurrence involving trust, a New York ad agency worker, a homeless man, and an American Express Card, which reminds us that God trusts us.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 2 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, and reminds us of the faith of Rahab and the two spies and how it changed everything for future generations.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Faith
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 20:7 · Trust
We often rely on things that are fundamentally unreliable. Instead, we should place our trust in the One that will never change, fade, or fail.
by Ron Rose · Romans 15:13 · Trust
Ron Rose talks about trust issues and reveals that it is a God-thing, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 3:2 · Life After Death
The only thing we really need to know about life after death is that Jesus will be there with us
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Larry Davies · Joshua 24:13 · New Year
Larry Davies talks about spiritual ways to prepare and live out the year 2010.
by Mike Cope · Matthew 2:17 · Christmas
Mike Cope shares a beautiful story about a family tradition of dropping a quarter into the stockings of everyone in the family at Christmas, this includes a video update.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · John 10:1-18 · Promises
Phil Ware talks about the promises of Jesus and how we know we can trust them: because he kept the hard and painful promises to die for us.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 12:22 · Honesty
Rubel Shelly talks about his medical ethics class and the importance these students put on telling the truth in all situations.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 5:1-3 · Prayer
Tom Norvell challenges us to wait in expectation and reminds us that the expectation part is often easier than the waiting part.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:16 · Lucky
Good things happen in this world. I believe that God is the source of the these in the lives of his people. It is not "dumb luck" or "blind fate."
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Adversity
Bill Sherrill shares about finding a quiet space where he can share in the joy and blessing of the Lord's peace, but he also talks about the times and places the Lord blesses him in the middle of terror, storm, and fear.
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 Russ Lawson · Joshua 3:1-17 · Faith
Russ Lawson uses the Israelite's crossing of the Jordan River at flood stage to be a reminder that God is waiting for us to step out in faith so he can act in our lives.
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