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 Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Corinthians 10:12 · Succcess · Stumble
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us of the danger of the wind and of sin and the resulting fall that each can lead us to make.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · Transition
Phil Ware talks about being stuck in the Land of In-between and how hard it is and some core ideas to take with you as you find yourself in that kind of place.
by Mark Frost · Deuteronomy 8:15 · Interim Ministry
Mark Frost of http://www.interimministrypartners.com shares part 1 of a 4 part series on the interim season by comparing it to the journey through the wilderness.
by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:3 · Jesus
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the importance of the last week of Jesus' life.
by Rick Brown · John 20:1 · Easter
Rick Brown reminds us what is important about the clothes we wear on Easter and that Jesus appeared to Mary as a gardener.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 53:5 · Jesus
Just as God did for Abraham and David, he provided a substitute for the whole world's sin: Jesus Christ
by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 1:30 · Redemption
Phillip Morrison writes about Cristo Redentor, Christ the Redeemer, the statue and the work of Jesus, about the principle of redemption, and how Jesus saves us and redeems us.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 1:1 · Grief
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us of the importance of growing deep roots of faith by the waters of God's grace.
by Steve Ridgell · Acts 8:34 · Jesus
Here are three very practical ways to begin learning about Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:3 · Jesus
Phil Ware thinks about the disciples not getting Jesus' repeated statements about going to Jerusalem, being rejected, being crucified, and being raised from the dead.
by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Resurrection
Phillip Morrison challenges us to face the resurrection and believe or disbelieve, and he promotes believing because you can trust the testimony of those who have their throats cut.
by Cathy Messecar · Luke 17:6 · Faith
Cathy Messecar reminds us that a little faith in God goes a long way!
by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:10 · Forgiveness
Phi Ware reminds us that while the one and done principle is true in much of life, Jesus changed it for us in regard to sin.
by Rubel Shelly · Acts 4:23 · Prayer
Rubel Shelly helps us think about the mystery of prayer.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Contemplation
Rubel Shelly talks about an airport delay that ended up in a blessed day alone with God focusing and praying on the things and people that matter most and being present with God in the quietness of the moment.
by Phil Ware · Exodus 33:15
Phil Ware finishes up his 5 part series on experiencing Immanuel and summarizes the content of the four previous articles.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Deuteronomy 6:6 · Motherhood
Terese Bell Kindred reminds mothers and grandmothers of the importance of a child's and grandchild's first five years of life and the urgency of making a God impression on them while we can.
by Steve Ridgell · Acts 8:30 · Seeking God
God has always found a way to connect his followers with those seeking him.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18 · Immanuel
Phil Ware does part 4 in a 5 part series on the Immanuel passages in Matthew, this week is the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, focusing on cross cultural outreach and disciple-making, something much more involved than just evangelism.
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 41:10 · Problems
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not get knocked off our path when we encounter potholes, even big bad ones that do damage, but to keep pressing on and persevering toward the call of God.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:31 · Immanuel
Phil Ware continues his leadership series on the Immanuel Sayings or ways to experience Jesus, this one focuses on compassionate service.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40 · Compassion
Rubel Shelly talks about a book he read recently, "Sanctuary of Outcasts", and challenges us to make the church such a place.
by Stacy Voss · Matthew 11:10 · Honor
Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:2 · Immanuel
Phil Ware continues his series on experiencing God through Jesus, Immanuel, this time focusing upon our need for spiritual community, family, fellowship.
by Tim Woodroof · Matthew 28:18 · Mission
Tim Woodroof completes the Interim Ministry Partners, http://www.interimministrypartners.com, series on helping a church determine its mission.