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 Russ Lawson · Galatians 6:9-10 · Christmas
What would happen if we matched our Christmas decorations spending with help for those in need?
by Bruce Wadd · John 3:6 · Holy Spirit
Only God can bring new life with refreshment through his holy spirit.
by Betty Jo Mings · Proverbs 17:17 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
If we are willing, we can love the unlovable and encourage them to know Jesus.
by Janice Price · Psalm 103:8 · Forgiveness
God is forgiving of us and we must be of each other.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11 · Victory
Christian Independence day is each and every Sunday as we celebrate our deliverance from death through the Lord's Supper.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 4:13
How many times have we not done something the Lord wanted us to do because someone said it can't be done?
by Mike Barres · Matthew 9:18-22 · Purpose · Time
Many of Jesus' miracles began as interruptions in his daily schedule.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 1:35-40 · Compassion · Authenticity · Help
We must take time, listen with our heart, and learn the rest of the story in people's lives if we are going to effectively minister to them.
by Paul Lee · Ephesians 1:20 · Christian Living · Fear · Courage
Opening yourself up and becoming vulnerable is a risky, scary thing - but you've got to do it to grow! Find the Godpower you need to take the next right step.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Help
Request for help and an explanation why we keep Heartlight going.
by Tom Norvell · James 4:14 · Time
Life passes by so quickly, let's enjoy and savor today.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 12:18-19 · Money · Treasure · Greed
We know who won't get our stuff when we die, and storing it in bigger or more tepees won't help!
by Melva Cooper · Hebrews 13:5-6 · Jesus
The President can only come for a drop in visit at NASCAR, but Jesus comes to stay in our daily lives.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:12-14 · Attitude · Restoration · Redemption
What do you do when you can't unscramble the messes you've made; you trust that God can mend them and you go on trying to live a redemptive life.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:4 · Beauty · Joy · Winter
I'm convinced that God must know how to smile -- maybe even laugh right out loud. I think that's one of the reasons he gave us puppies.
by Janice Price · Hebrews 12:39-40 · Christian Living · Grief · Character
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
by Lou Seckler · Matthew 6:32 · Abba Father · Blessed · Worry
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
by Phil Ware · John 21:15-23 · Grief · Forgiveness · Jesus
If we don't bring back sinners whose sin has humiliated themselves, and if we we don't reach out to those who have been humiliated by others, then how can we claim we wear the name of Jesus?
by Alan Smith · 1 Kings 19:10 · Character · Attitude · Doubt
Don't give up, you're not the only trying and even if you are, what you do matters to God.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.
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