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 Joe Bagby · Romans 5:3 · Adversity · Trust
Trial, temptation, trouble, and testing are in the same neighborhood with trust: we're not going to get the one we want without experiencing the ones we dont!
by Richard Ellis · Isaiah 53:10 · Redemption · Sacrifice
In a weird ironic way, Mirand rights and Jesus go together.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 27:1 · Waiting
Waiting on the Lord is not easy, but in Psalm 27, we can find the basis of doing that waiting.
by Tom Norvell · John 20:18 · Seek
Even though they did not recognize Jesus at first, he was with those early disciples all along. All they had to do was keep looking for him.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 3:13 · Witnessing
We must always be willing to speak up for Jesus!
by Bill Sherrill · Resurrection
The resurrection is our term for reunion -- that day we anticipate and for which we plan.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Corinthians 15:50 · Resurrection
Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.
by Steven W. Allen · John 18:28
Jesus was unfairly tried by Pilate.
by Elizabeth Price · John 14:1 · Home
Entering a gate where the house is gone opens up our heart to the truth about our lasting home in heaven with God that Jesus has prepared for us.
by Sandy Fields · Hebrews 10:24 · Friendship
The best friends bring their friends to Jesus to be blessed and helped.
by Phil Ware · John 20:11 · Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus changes everything, but mostly us.
by Joe Bagby · 2 Corinthians 8:1
From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 2:1
God's sacrifice of Jesus should amaze, humble, and change us.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Hebrews 2:14 · Death
Jesus came to help us overcome the fear of death.
by Dennis Downing · John 17:15 · Resurrection · Victory
Because of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, we know that we have already won the victory.
by Joey Cope · Psalm 19:1 · Stillness
A lady bug helps refocus us and link us back to the beauty of God's creation and our need to be still and experience more and do less.
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:10 · Love
We must be known for our love!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 1:1 · Forgiveness
God has paid a huge price to get our attention about his love and forgiveness for us: the cost of Jesus' blood.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Thessalonians 4:13
A child waiting for morning and mommy reminds us that we are waiting for Jesus' return.
by Mike Barres · Acts 4:10 · Jesus
We must not let critics intimidate us into being silent about the truth of Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:26 · Faith · Hope
Sometimes we don't have answers, but we just have to keep on keepin' on trusting that God will be faithful and bring us home.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1 · Rapture · Parousia
The eternal part of us, our life, is hidden away with Christ in God and glory awaits.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 13:11 · Time · Rapture · Parousia
Time is swiftly passing, but rather than trying to deny it, we should welcome and celebrate it because it brings us closer to our salvation.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:31 · Rest
We must take time to pause and rest in the gracious presence of God.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 6:18 · Purity · Sexuality
God's word is clear: stay away from sexual immorality.
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