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 Tim Archer · John 17:3 · Eternal · Football
We need to be able to recognize what things are of mere passing importance and what things have eternal consequences.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:39 · Incarnation
Phil Ware begins a short series called When Spirit Becomes Flesh focusing on the birth of Jesus, the incarnation of God among his creatures, and the wonders of Christmas.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 1:51 · Religious
Rubel Shelly tackles the myth that you can be spiritual without being a part of a religious community, at least as a Christian.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 4:10 · 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 · Colossians 3:1
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 53:4 · Pain
Rubel Shelly talks about pain and how life would be diminished without it.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:5 · Guidance
There are believers in Jesus who would kindly and graciously help you find your way to Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Children
Phil Ware continues to share his thoughts on helping kids find Jesus, Sagrada Familia, the Community, in Lima, Peru, and what matters most in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20 · Orphans
Phil Ware continues his series connected to his blog about the his mission trip to Peru with his wife Donna and the children they touched.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:18 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware writes about his trip to Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and how imperfect love can make a huge difference in the lives of children.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 1:76 · Rescue
Rubel Shelly writes about the trapped Chilean miners and the incredible rescue efforts that involved so many different peoples and how this mirrors heaven's efforts to rescue us.
by Phil Ware · Jonah 4:11
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and shares the story of Jonah with us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 19:1 · Salvation
Patrick Odum does a fictional biography styled account of Zacchaeus and Jesus and the special moment in the tree.
by Phil Ware · Judges 4:1 · Women
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, Old Testament stories where we find God's grace demonstrated in life's most difficult moments and this week focuses upon Deborah and women and courage and faith.
by Phil Ware · 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 Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12 · Sabbath · Risks
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need more risk takers and that there is still so much of the world to be explored.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · 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 Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:25 · Discipleship
Sometimes what you need costs you everything. It will have to be a relationship with Jesus.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6 · Peace
Bill Sherrill talks about God, who is there through all the tough and also gentle moments of our lives!
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:5 · Jesus
God is clear about the only way to live with Him forever. It is through Jesus.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 1:26 · Children
Ron Rose challenges us to mystery, kingdom, living as we remain childlike but not childish.
by Phil Ware · Acts 17:27 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight in his SpiritFire series on the Holy Spirit and reminds us of the incredible promises of God's nearness and personal indwelling in us through the Holy Spirit.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Matthew 25:14 · Talent
Lisa Mikitarian talks about the parable of the talents and learning to focus on using what we have and not saying, "If only"
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 12:11 · Sports · Spiritual Gifts
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and focuses on the issue of spiritual gifts.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:1 · Unity
Phil Ware continues his series on SpiritFire and challenges us to look at the importance of the unity of the Spirit.
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