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 Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Parousia
We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.
by Russ Lawson · Genesis 4:7 · Faithfulness
We don't usually sink into sin all of a sudden, but it is a gradual thing that leads us away when we do not call on the Lord for help.
by Jerry Dyess · James 1:14 · Leadership
A self-destructive meal at a mud hole reminds us of how our own desires can blind us to the dangers of our own greed and lust for power.
by Rubel Shelly · John 4:35 · Focus
We need to open our eyes and view things from a point of view of spiritual reality.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 5:25 · Marriage
The years in marriage can sometimes mean that we take each other for granted; we mustn't let that happen.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
We can't let Jesus be relegated to just Christmas; he needs to be part of our world every day.
by Joey Cope · Christmas
Sometimes with all the preparation and stress we forget what the real meaning of the holidays is all about.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Matthew 2:6 · Christmas
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a grimy, corrupt little town not known for anything important.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 10:19
Some folks are canceling church service on Christmas day, but isn't that missing the point of why we have Christmas in the first place?
by Joe Bagby · Matthew 1:18
A preacher gets in trouble talking about Christmas on Sunday, but warns that the world will take Christ out of Christmas.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
Getting a chance to play Santa Claus opens up a deep joy and a reminder that we need to be Jesus to those around us.
by Bill Denton · 2 Corinthians 9:15 · Christmas · Gifts
While many men can't give a good gift, a few can, and God gave us an indescribable gift.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Luke 2:11 · Christmas
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Luke 6:38 · Christmas
Giving gifts at Christmas helps us understand and appreciate the importance of people in our lives.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Psalm 107:1
We must never take for granted the great blessings we have been given by the hand of our gracious God!
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Joy
Crazy things happen to all of us, but we can face them with joy because of God.
by Russ Lawson · John 8:31 · Obedience
We show we are Jesus' disciples by what we do, but so often what we reach for is the wrong thing.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 5:38 · Obedience
Jesus commanded us to act in certain ways toward others, especially when people mistreat us; what would happen if we really did obey him?
by Alan Smith · John 13:33 · Obedience
A man sues God because he thinks he didn't get from God what he felt he deserved.
by Alan Smith · Mark 15:16 · Sin
We often take our own sin too lightly and need to be shocked into realization of how bad it is.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:16 · Home
All earthly homecomings should remind us of our ultimate joyful homecoming to God.
by Alan Smith · Genesis 2:22 · Marriage
God made men and women as complements of each other and we need each other.
by Tom Norvell · James 5:1 · Poor · Rich
We must realize that with our blessings comes the responsibility to use them generously.
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