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 · Mark 8 · Crucifixion · Cruciform
Phil Ware continues his series from the Gospel of Mark called Cruciformed, formed into the likeness of Jesus who went to the cross.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 23:11 · Service
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's book of Who's Who is only filled with those who are servants.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11 · Servant
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 2:1-2 · Christmas
Rick Brown talks about Jesus not just missing from the nativity, but also from Christmas and from our lives and yet we can use this time to restore him to his rightful place in our lives.
by Phil Ware · John 13 · Servant
Phil Ware continues his series called, 'I Doubt It,' focusing this week on Jesus' tender act of washing the disciples' feet.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1-6
Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · James 1:1-4,1:5-8
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos encouraging us to recognize that God is our Father who longs to share His heavenly wisdom with His people.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11 · Servant
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
by Rhonda Underhill · Romans 12:13 · Help
Rhonda Underhill shares simple ways to help active service members and veterans with their adjustments to civilian life and provides many good links to services and resources that are helpful.
by Phil Ware · John 13 · Servant
Phil Ware reminds us that the Jesus vibe is about being a servant and helping others, but he also reminds us that there are powerful memories in the Lord's Supper to help remind us of this thought.
by Phil Ware · John 13 · Servant
Phil Ware takes a moment to remind us of the importance of serving those who are caregivers and holding them up as heroes and recognizing that these people are considered precious in God's Kingdom.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Christlikeness · Sermon on the Mount
Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20
Saturday invitation and link for this Sunday's ToGather.church
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20
Saturday link for this Sunday's ToGather.church
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:20
Saturday link for this Sunday's ToGather.church
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Discipleship
Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.
by Phil Ware · Mark 8 · Crucifixion · Cruciform
Phil Ware continues his series from the Gospel of Mark called Cruciformed, formed into the likeness of Jesus who went to the cross.
by · Matthew 25:40
Jordan Harrell shares her own struggle to get off her comfortable bed and turn her compassionate feelings into compassionate action.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Redeeming · Ransom
Jame Nored and Phil Ware remind us of Jesus' example of being a servant and giving his life as a ransom to buy our freedom.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Jesus
Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:1-11 · Servant
Phil Ware continues his series on 'Ancient Wisdom, Today's Grace' and challenges us to follow Paul's example of using our songs to call us back to Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Ephesians 4:11-16 · Ministry
The Christian life is meant to be lived out among non-believers, living in such a way that they can see who we are and eventually glorify God. A Christian life lived inside a building will never accomplish that.
by Phil Ware · John 13 · Servant
Phil Ware continues his series called, 'I Doubt It,' focusing this week on Jesus' tender act of washing the disciples' feet.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 5:16 · Outreach
Our churches can't afford to sit and wait for our neighbors to come to us. We must take the first step in connecting with those around us.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 · Welcome
We don’t have to change the entire service on account of those who might visit. But we should be aware of their anxieties and uncertainties, going out of our way to make them feel more at ease.