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 Scott Owings · Deuteronomy 15:8 · Generosity
The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.
by Mike Barres · Luke 6:32 · Generosity
Will we help those who need it simply because we follow Jesus and because they need it with no strings attached?
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:10 · Jesus
Road trash and tire debris challenges Phil to remember exactly who it was that Jesus reached and ask why we don't reach them today?
by Donna Ware · Luke 1:38 · Control
The world is changing and we lose control, but the real issue isn't controlling as it is yielding to the one in control.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Transformation
External changes won't cut it, we need real spiritual transformation which comes from the Spirit of God.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:1 · Criticism
Criticism hurts and we often respond unappropriately and hurtfully only making things worse so why don't we take time, weed our own garden, and learn from it.
by Mike Barres · 1 Timothy 1:16 · Mercy
We have to show mercy to others when they let us down because we need mercy for our mistakes and mess ups!
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10 · Faithfulness
Little things, done faithfully, like taking out the garbage, are the glue, the grace, of ongoing and lasting relationships and marriages.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:1
Freedom in Christ came at a high price and must be protected from legalism and license and can best be understood by flying a kite.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 5:14
God gives us moments where we can not just be a solid light, but a startling, once in a lifetime influence for grace and good.
by Tom Norvell · John 7:20 · Judgment
What we decide, especially about Jesus, is crucial and we don't need to be making snap or rash judgments.
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:3 · Perseverance
Stuck in an airport trying to get home, Phil realizes several lessons about getting un-stuck spiritually.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 7:21 · Obedience
Practice what you preach, walk your talk, and live the life you profess.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 2:19 · Courage
Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:24 · Obedience
The world is looking for Christians who are really willng to be obedient, real, authentic, and genuine in their walk with the Lord and do what he says.
by Larry Davies · John 8:12 · Light
Jesus is our lighthouse, the light in the darkness sent to guide us safely home.
by Alan Smith · James 1:13 · Sin
While the most expensive meal in history was billed as an overcharge on a credit card, it really is a meal provided by our sin.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 3:20 · Power
God can do all things, even more than we imagine, so why do we live and pray like we don't believe this?
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Peter 1:3 · Help
Jesus thought about others and helped them all the time and so must we.
by Rubel Shelly · John 14:6 · Jesus
Jesus didn't intend to set up the religious mess we see, but instead build a life of relationships and concerned people.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 10:40 · To Do List
Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:17 · Compassion
Compassion must mean that we help those who around us with genuine help.
by Scott Owings · Romans 8:26 · Prayer
We can learn to breath pray and pray any time and any place and reach out to God through prayer.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:15 · Gentleness
Gentleness is often forgotten in today's world, but it is one of the most lauded virtues in Scripture and we must display it to be God's people.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 1:1 · Generosity
The interests of others must be our focus and not just our own stuff and wants.
Bible: Browse OT/NT Books