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 James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 8:23-37 · Fear
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that the storms of life can engulf us, surround us, buffet us, and even terrify us, but Jesus will not abandon us in our storms and will eventually bring us to safety, peace, and calm.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Exodus 20 · 10 Commandments
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the importance of the 10 Commandments and the two divine principles of God and Jesus and call us to live them in our daily lives.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-8 · Exercise · Empower
Phil Ware continues his series called, 8GHT, focusing on eight principles out of Acts 1, today his focus is on the Holy Spirit being the power behind the early church.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation
Phil Ware shares some thoughts on what incarnation means as the collision of mortality and eternal, God in human flesh.
by Phil Ware · Luke 19 · Jesus
Phil Ware discovers a verse in Luke 19 that the Holy Spirit uses to confront him about an important question.
by Max Lucado · Romans 8:28 · Purpose · Light · Darkness
Max Lucado reminds us that despite the work we have to do in the darkness, God is doing something special in us and with us.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11:26
Phil Ware reminds us that The Lord's Supper is not a time to just look back, but also a time of great anticipation and eager expectation for the Lord's return.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:7-15
Phil Ware continues his series on 'Ancient Wisdom, Today's Grace' and focuses on our desire to continue to grow in Christ.
by Phil Ware · Acts 16 · God's Will
Phil Ware begins a series for church leaders and congregations in transition which uses Paul's experiences in his ministry to Macedonian churches to help us in our struggles today.
by Phil Ware · John 14:1-4 · Communion
Phil Ware talks about longing for home and the food of home and challenges us to see Communion as our taste of home while we are away.
by Byron Ware · John 16:33 · New Year
Byron Ware reminds us that even after a very hard year in 2016, we have good news to carry with us in 2017!
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · God
Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.
by Max Lucado · Genesis 3:15
Max Lucado talks about the defeat of Satan, the devil, by Jesus on the cross.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Maturity
Phil Ware shares an insight on older people in the Bible and today who kept growing and changing through the years because they wanted to be more like Jesus.
by Ann Voskamp · Psalm 92:1
Ann Voskamp reminds us of the yada in Thanksgiving and redefines it to fit the truth of God.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 3:8-11 · Treasure
I know that just as my childhood trophies have lost their value to me, I'll one day look at all the things that seem so important to me now and see that they are like trash compared to knowing Christ. On that day, I'll lay my trophies down and receive wha
by Phil Ware · Matthew 8:23-27
Phil Ware continues his series called 'Saved at Sea' with his fourth message on life's most important question, 'What sort of man is this?'
by Bill Brant · Joshua 14:6-15 · Commitment
While the lessons are numerous when studying the life of Caleb, the single ever present aspect is his commitment to following God whether on a secret mission, unsuccessfully arguing to take the land, waiting 40 years or finally defeating the enemy.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Following Jesus
Running around the bases because of errors is not a home run. You cannot change the rules. You cannot change God's rules either.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 14:13-21 · Storm
Phil Ware shares a much-anticipated doctor's visit that didn't go like he had anticipated and turned his life from calm into a storm of great concern.
by Tim Archer · John 17:3 · Knowing God
It seems to me that some people interact with Jesus in the same way. They take a moment out of their busy lives and give it to him. Just a moment. He is a stop on the way, an interruption to a more important routine. And they never really see him. Othe
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:16-26 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his short series on the Holy Spirit focusing on dancing with the Spirit and keeping in step with the Spirit.
by Phil Ware · John 3:3-7 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware begins a short 4 part series on the Holy Spirit as we begin the New Year, this one is focused on living by the power of the Holy Spirit.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:1-16 · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us of the weather when Jesus came, filled with the fresh wind and heavenly breezes of heaven brought by the Holy Spirit.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the real reason for the season and that we must not forget Jesus in all the holiday trappings and mess and reindeer and Santa.
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