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 Kathy Bailey · Colossians 3:1 · Attitude · Death · Prayer
In the face of battling mental health challenges, could you take on the prospect of dying with faith, character, and hope?
by Teresa Bell Kindred · John 15:12 · Jesus · Friendship
Jesus is a friend for all seasons, but so many of our friends are only fair weather friends.
by Patrick D. Odum · Philippians 3:20 · Christian Living · Jesus · Resurrection
Our citizenship is in heaven, so let's live like heaven is our home!
by Melva Cooper · Luke 6:38 · Children · Character · Giving
Nothing blesses us than to see those we love being generous with others -- that's true thanksgiving!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 3:16 · Time · Stewardship · Redeeming
Every day is a gift to spent wisely, but once it is gone, it can't be spent again.
by Alan Smith · Romans 8:18 · Death · Discouragement · Disappointment
We are in the time of pain, the time of pregnancy, waiting for the birth of our ultimate life in with God.
by Patrick D. Odum · John 12:47 · Forgiveness · Grace · Mercy
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 26:49 · Blessed · Friendship · Brotherhood
There are all sorts defitions of friendship, but the bottom line is whether are not we are willing to let Jesus be our friend?
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Parenting · Leadership · Purpose
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 5:38 · Patience · Revenge · Vengeance
For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.
by David Smith · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Character · Attitude · Compassion
Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.
by Randy Becton · Mark 6:31 · Stress · Blessed · Rest
God designed us to need a Sabbath rest -- not as Law, but as grace.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15 · Purpose · Prayer · Stress
How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:12 · Attitude · Peace · Contentment
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
by Phil Ware · James 4:13 · Character · Attitude · Perseverance
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:1 · Jesus · Character · Attitude
We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:18 · Perseverance · Discouragement · Disappointment
To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.
by Michael Harbour · 1 Peter 1:15 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Character
The kinds of stories we tell about ourselves, shape who we are.
by Kathy Bailey · 1 Peter 3:15 · Jesus · Purpose · Character
How do we handle the depression and spiritual dryness in our lives?
by Melva Cooper · Colossians 3:15 · Peace
Do you know peace in your life? Or, do you find your days filled with conflict? Are you often belligerent and contentious with those around you? Find real peace in Jesus.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Colossians 3:1 · Jesus · Attitude
Brothers and sisters, without Christ, we are diamonds in a dark room. We cannot shine and display all the wondrous beauty God made us to have without His light.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40 · Attitude · Friendliness · Hospitality
If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 3:16
First stage of Jesus' ministry.
by Phil Ware · John 5:39 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.
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