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 · Matthew 28:18-20 · Mission
Phil Ware continues his 3 series of articles on Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and talks about the need to change missions occasionally for the sake of a grander goal and greater return.
by Tim Woodroof · 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 · Culture
Tim Woodroof of Interim Ministry Partners shares the introductory article on changes facing the church today and comparing it to the early church we find in the book of Acts.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Corinthians 10:12 · Succcess · Stumble
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us of the danger of the wind and of sin and the resulting fall that each can lead us to make.
by Steve Ridgell · Acts 8:30 · Seeking God
God has always found a way to connect his followers with those seeking him.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Immanuel
Phil Ware does part 4 in a 5 part series on the Immanuel passages in Matthew, this week is the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, focusing on cross cultural outreach and disciple-making, something much more involved than just evangelism.
by Phil Ware · John 21 · Trust
Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor, this time focusing on trust.
by Rick Brown · John 2:1-11 · Outreach
Rick Brown reminds us to be focused on meeting the felt needs of people and use that to invite them to Jesus.
by Tim Archer · 2 Timothy 4:7 · Perseverance · Finish
It's not enough to start the Christian race. We have to persevere to the finish line if we want to win the prize.
by Phil Ware · Acts 11:19-30 · Grace
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story and focuses on the church at Antioch and the grace that empowered the church to be all God intended it to be.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly takes us to El Paso and shares a story that will warm our hearts about a coach, a boy, a team, and good sportsmanship.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness
Rubel Shelly risks being misunderstood by talking about the frustration of trying to win God's grace by living perfectly and over-analyzing our sins, failures, mistakes, and missteps.
by Bill Brant · John 1:40-42 · Discipleship · Following Jesus
Andrew becomes one of the four disciples most closely associated with Jesus, he was a speaker on the Day of Pentecost and then he traveled, mostly by foot. Eventually, to be tortured and crucified in the city of Patras on the Peloponnese peninsula of what
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Peter 2:21 · Following Jesus
Some may think that the kid games Somon Says and Red Light, Green Light show how to live the Christian life. I think Follow the Leader is better.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 2:22 · Change · Champion
Ruble Shelly helps think through some of the challenges of change!
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 Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Change
Ron Rose writes about change and how it is not only inevitable, but it is the answer to life's greatest challenges and the wind upon which faith sails.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28-13:16 · 9-11
Phil Ware revisits and reflects on 9/11 ten years later.
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 Teresa Bell Kindred · Proverbs 31
Teresa Bell Kindred talks about the graduation of her twins, Oprah retiring and a big orange pot to cook roast in.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Self-control · Servant
Rubel Shelly talks about friend and coach Garth Pleasant of Rochester College and his great coaching career and his training and raising up of young men.
by Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary and her being a window to the heart of God.
by Phil Ware · Malachi 2:13-14 · Faithfulness
Phil Ware shares some thoughts on Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, family, commitments, being a winner, and being number 1.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 7:25 · Peace
Larry Davies talks about a morning of tranquility shattered by an unexpected event with his son and then realizes that some days you are the windshield and some days you are the bug!
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:38-39
Phil Ware talks about the Holy Spirit and the importance of the Spirit in Jesus' conception, birth, and all that is tied to it.
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