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 Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 1:18 · Joy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that so much of what the world sees in us is unhappy and dour, but Jesus was involved in life, joy, and friendship to show that it is the direction of our lives and not necessarily the acts themselves that make things holy or unhol
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:10 · Soul · Son
Phil Ware talks about a trip to honor his son for graduating from grad school in computer programming and he says his son is priceless and no price is too high to pay to honor him, just like Jesus views us.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Corinthians 6:10 · Flesh
Russ Lawson reminds us that our human nature was created by God and that we can use it to choose wisely, to choose God.
by Skye Noe · John 20:30
I wish I was better at documenting my life. As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away. There are many solutions to this problem; some people are journal writers and have years of memorable
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 24:44 · Parousia
Patrick Odum challenges all of us to live as if it is our last hour on earth.
by Phil Ware · Deuteronomy 6:5 · Children
Phil Ware shares the beautiful words of a Rich Mullins Song, "My Deliverer," and an insight in how we must act to help preserve the hope of our children.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 13:1 · Faith
Tom Norvell reminds us of the power of trusting God and putting our faith in his unfailing love.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:17 · Simple
Patrick Odum challenges us to get rid of the clutter in our lives and our churches just like Jesus challenged the people of his day.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:19 · Hospitality
Rubel Shelly talks about Starbucks and their emphasis on customer service and how we need to emulate their desire to greet help others.
by Christine Villas · Proverbs 31:31 · Women
Christine Villas shares insights on how a trip to Africa changed her opinion of all women.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell shares with us the promise of Jesus to find peace even in the middle of a world full of trouble, because Jesus has overcome the world.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Psalm 147:16 · Peace
Lisa Mikitarian shares some beautiful insights on the beauty of a heavy snow and how Jesus comes to us and offers to do the same -- bring peace to our hectic and harried worlds.
by Phil Ware · Luke 9:23 · Cross
We want a Christianity without the Cross, a Savior without a Lord, and a Tinkerbelle Jesus, reprinted.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Corinthians 15:58 · Exercise
Teresa Bell Kindred talks honestly about the stuff of life, exercise, root canals, and other things.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Jesus
Mike Barres talks about a plaque in his office that spells out Jesus, but many folks don't see the name, just like most folks besides Anna and Simeon didn't see Jesus for who he truly was; but will we see him?
by Skye Noe · John 6:10
This is what constantly amazes me about the efficiency with which God is able to solve our problems. It's not that I have any doubt concerning his power to create solutions; it's just amazing that he completes His plans using us! God is a master at solv
by Tom Norvell · John 14:27 · Peace
Tom Norvell describes Jesus as the only source of peace in any season.
by Rubel Shelly · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can open our eyes to faith and what the world willfully does not want to see.
by Tim Archer · Mark 10:45 · Christmas
We have to remember that the cute little baby in the nativity scene grew up to die on a cross. As Christians, we need the power of the risen Lord who is much more than a tiny baby.
by Bill Denton · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Bill Denton shares insight into the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and what it means for us.
by Larry Davies · 2 Peter 1:3 · Christmas
Larry Davies puts us in the place of the inn keeper who had no room in his inn for Joseph and Mary.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Tom Norvell talks about a pre-Christmas trip to the place of insanity, the mall, and questions if they are missing something in the season.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:14 · Christmas
Patrick Odum tells about a gaudy, JESUS Christmas sign in the yard that tells everyone that the owners of the home believe Jesus is the reason for the season.
by Larry Davies · Luke 3:10 · Christmas
Larry Davies reminds of our need to repent and get our hearts and behavior right if we are going to prepare the way for Jesus at Christmas.
by Phil Ware · Joel 1:8 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about how powerful it is to look at the cost of freedom to identity of Mary Jesus' mother.
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