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 Russ Lawson · Galatians 2:20
A simple road trip and quarreling kids leads to a reminder that we must all yield our hearts to the Lord as our "boss"!
by Mike Barres · Philippians 2:3-4 · Sacrifice
Serving may be hard work, but like good exercise, it develops us into a healthier people.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 10:40-42 · 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 · Romans 12:1 · Worship
We've got to re-think and re-do the way we worship in the church today and get back to our mission of being Jesus to the world around us.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 26:33-35 · Urgency
So often we have the grandiose promises we've made, when in reality we won't do the small stuff!
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:35-42 · Help
We can't help everybody, or even most bodies, but we can help the person nearest us.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:41-45 · Service
Being in positions of leadership and authority doesn't give us the right to be above the law, but instead should give us the opportunity to serve in love.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Church
Church is found where people who make up the Lord's Body are at work doing Kingdom business.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:35 · Faith · Compassion
Real faith leads us to act and not just talk about problems.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 14:12 · Surrender
We are not God, we are not in control, and so we need to surrender and let God take control of our lives.
by Lynn Anderson · 1 Peter 2:9-17 · Marketplace
The most powerful voice for God in our culture must come from our business leaders who are Christians!
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Spiritual Focus
Spirituality is about who you are on a daily basis.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:23-24
Our Christian life is lived out in our workplace much more than in our church attendance!
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:42-45 · Communion
Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7-8 · Love · Service
Our actions nearly always speak louder than our words, especially when people cannot understand our words!
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Philippians 2:5-11 · Humility
We must serve others with the humility of Jesus.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5 · Thanksgiving
We need to recover the lost art of giving thanks and there are some steps we can take to do just that.
by Larry Zinck · Mark 10:43-45 · Service
While we don't like the thought of being a doormat, the example of Jesus teaches us some things about our need to serve others.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 7:3-5
Before we criticize others for being too busy, maybe we ought to look at our own schedules!
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 23:11 · Service
It's amazing what happens when no one worries about who gets the credit.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
by Alan Smith · John 14:5-6 · Listening
Listen to the Lord, don't seek the advice of those who don't truly know the truth.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Jim Clark · John 13:14-15 · Giving · Responding
We bless because we have been blessed.
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