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 Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 15 · Funeral
Ron Rose reminds us of the value of being family and friends in the face of death and realizing that we are learning as much about life as we are about death!
by Tom Norvell · 2 Timothy 3:14-18
Tom Norvel reminisces about the days our personal copy of the Bible and our visits to church were something precious and asks us to think through how important they are to us today.
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.
by Greg Anderson · Romans 15:7 · Guidance · Guest
Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.
by Mark Frost · Acts 15:9-11 · Welcome
Mark Frost continues a series on Becoming a Yes! Church being done by Interim Ministry Partners Phil Ware, Mark Frost, Greg Anderson, and Tim Woodroof
by Bill Brant · Job 2:11-15 · Friendship
As you read the accusations of the friends, Job must have done something really bad to provoke God and with Job's claim of innocence and bewilderment, it's easy to forget that up until the time they opened their mouths, they were doing what good friends d
by Ron Rose · John 15:16 · Prayer
Ron Rose writes about unanswered prayers and letting God find us and us having conversations with our heavenly Father.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 1:1-3 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware introduces his trip to Comunidad de Los Niños Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru, and the children that Jesus wants touched with his grace.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:10 · Life
Tom Norvell talks about living life abundantly, with urgency, a recognition that life is short, and that we may only have the opportunity to do some things once.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:19 · Hospitality
Rubel Shelly talks about Starbucks and their emphasis on customer service and how we need to emulate their desire to greet help others.
by Tammy Marcelain · Hebrews 13:2 · Hospitality · Gracious
Tammy remembers a strange person welcomed at her church and how important it is to love all the Leslie's in our life.
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.
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