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 Tom Norvell · Mark 9:41 · Kindness
Tom Norvell reminds us that little things are not really little things and that they often are the difference between life and missing out on life.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26-29 · Baptism
Phil Ware continues his series on What is Core by talking about baptism and why it is important.
by Ron Rose · Deuteronomy 8:2-5 · Trials
Ron Rose writes about hard times and hospital visits and Job and Israel and what we do with the darkness we find ourselves in.
by Phil Ware · John 2:1-11
Phil Ware shares a message centered on John 2 and Jesus' miracle of turning the water to wine at Cana in Galilee because of Mary's concern and intervention.
by Phil Ware · John 2:1-11 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware continues to tell about his 2011 trip to The Community, Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru.
by Tom Norvell · John 4:4-42 · Spiritual Gifts · Dry
Tom Norvell talks about a spiritually dry time, when there seems to be a void in our souls and spiritual life seems difficult and he reminds us of the woman at the well in John 4 and how Jesus gave her much more than water and how she shared this water wi
by Phil Ware · John 4:1-43 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and talks about living in the overflow of the Holy Spirit's presence.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 8 · Awe
Sarah Stirman talks about a side trip to the beach on a youth sponsored mission trip and the beauty that many missed because they chose the water park over the ocean.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Adversity
Bill Sherrill shares about finding a quiet space where he can share in the joy and blessing of the Lord's peace, but he also talks about the times and places the Lord blesses him in the middle of terror, storm, and fear.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Isaiah 40:30 · Generosity · Gardening
Lisa Mikitarian shares with us about seeing the evergreen when the weeding is done in winter and reminds us of the constant, ever-present and everlasting God who loves us.
by Mike Barres · Psalm 1:1-5 · Truth
Mike Barres reminds us that often what culture is giving us as water is not God's truth and will rot our roots.
by Phil Ware · John 19:24-30 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross and talks about how the words "I thirst" make Jesus' incarnation real.
by Tom Norvell · John 4:1-25 · Thirst
Tom Norvell reminds us that only Jesus can quench our parched spirits and souls with his living water.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Larry Davies · Psalm 18:28 · Light
Jesus is our lighthouse, the light in the darkness sent to guide us safely home.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 14:22-33 · Faithfulness
We don't usually sink into sin all of a sudden, but it is a gradual thing that leads us away when we do not call on the Lord for help.
by Mike Barres · John 4:13-15 · Thirst
We try to slake our thirst but only Jesus can truly satisfy.
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