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 Tom Norvell · Matthew 23 · Christmas
Tom Norvell compares the inflatable Christmas yard decorations to the inflatable Christians and religious people that Jesus criticized.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 10:36 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly talks about persevering simply because we there are somethings that just need to be done.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Football
Rubel Shelly shares the story of Brett Favre and how he made an incredible comeback and set so many records for the Green Bay Packers.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Paul Faulkner · Mark 6:30-32 · Service
Paul Faulkner reminds us that if we are going to keep being a servant to Christ and others, then we've got to care for ourselves and replenish what we are depleting in our service to others.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 · Encourage
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we are put here to be a blessing to others and inspire, encourage, and build up, not tear down and criticize because the church, Jesus' community, is God's holy temple.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 32:9-11 · Children
Alan Smith describes the empty nest syndrome from a humorous point of view, then goes to remind us that we are all in God's nest.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:19 · Listening
Rubel Shelly describes how hard it is to really listen and not cut off someone else's conversation.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 11:1-6 · Jesus
Paul Faulkner reminds us that Jesus turned things upside down adn stirred things up to bring God's blessings to others.
by Rubel Shelly · Joshua 1:9 · Criticism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we have big dreams or want to be used by God significantly, we will have plenty of critics, but don't let them stop you and he gives several different pieces of good advice.
by Larry Davies · Isaiah 43 · Tragedy
Larry Davies shares a hard and horrible story of tragedy and asks where God is and helps walk us through Isaiah 43 and shows how it reflects the presence of God in our worst times through the people of God who help.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Death
Paul Faulkner reminds us that funerals are great times for us to face the reality of our final destination.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:12 · Responsibility
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are all unique and different and yet we must all take responsibility for our actions.
by Marsha Jordan · 1 John 3:18 · Kindness
We can make a world of difference simply by helping the people who are around us that need to be built up.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Chronicles 7:14 · Tragedy
Rubel is pretty fed up with the dumb questions that people ask after a tragedy and reflects on how maybe if we prayed more and prattled less these things would not be as frequent.
by Paul Faulkner · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Friendship
We all need a friend or brother or sister with whom we can confess, share our story, and find deep and meaningful friendship.
by Mike Cope · 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Men have a real struggle to live pure lives, but a small group that holds us accountable and confession can help.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 18:24 · Friendship
While some people need therapy, most folks need a good friend most of all and a good friend can do a whole lot of good at healing their hearts.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Matthew 19:1-10 · Marriage
So many songs and so much talk about love these days for married folks is silly and not very helpful or real.
by Tammy Marcelain · Hebrews 13:2 · Hospitality · Gracious
Tammy remembers a strange person welcomed at her church and how important it is to love all the Leslie's in our life.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:10 · Life
Life is a combination of ups and downs and all arounds but Jesus is in the middle trying to bring us full life all the time!
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 2:5 · Jesus
Russ reminds us that we are to have the mind of Christ, our Jesus filter, through which we process the things in our lives and the way we look at people around us.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:33 · Fatherhood
Tony Dungy reminded us that character wins and that character involves more than just sports.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 2:18 · Marriage
Marriage proves to be beneficial for both men and women, though for different reasons.
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 16:23 · Singing
Phil likes to sing, but sometimes he just needs to listen and be blessed and pumped up.
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