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 Joe Bagby · 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 · Resurrection
Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
A child waiting for morning and mommy reminds us that we are waiting for Jesus' return.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4 · Rapture · Parousia
The eternal part of us, our life, is hidden away with Christ in God and glory awaits.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 13:11 · Time · Rapture · Parousia
Time is swiftly passing, but rather than trying to deny it, we should welcome and celebrate it because it brings us closer to our salvation.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:11-14 · Rapture · Parousia
We need to live with a greater sense of urgency and intention because salvation is nearer now than ever before.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 18:13 · Perseverance
I have decided to follow Jesus and though I don't do it perfectly, I won't quit
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 · Rapture
Don't you want to be ready to go when Jesus returns to take us home to glory?
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 15:20-54 · Resurrection
Jesus left us here to help others find life and know that resurrection is coming: we are in the resurrection business.
by Kelly Breece · 2 Corinthians 4:17
While we don't know why about why things happen here, we do know that one day our sorrow will melt into the joy of the Lord.
by Bill Sherrill · 1 Peter 2:25 · Attitude · Redemption · Humility
We are like sheep, who go astray and need to be brought back; but in our pride we often act like cats and pretend we did nothing wrong.
by Patrick D. Odum · Philippians 3:20-21 · Christian Living · Jesus · Resurrection
Our citizenship is in heaven, so let's live like heaven is our home!
by Tom Norvell · John 21 · Forgiveness · Resurrection · Character
We all say things we truly mean, but we prove ourselves unfaithful to our commitments and can't follow through with our promises; it's then that Jesus' words and Peter's reply become doubly important.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 5:38-39 · Patience · Revenge · Vengeance
For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:19-25 · Perseverance · Discouragement · Disappointment
To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.