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 · Luke 15:31-32 · Repentance
Tom Norvell remembers the words of the father to the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal son that everything the father has is his, it belongs to him.
by Ron Rose · 2 Timothy 4:10-17 · Mentoring
Ron Rose reminds us that we need to be investing in the future by helping others see the potential that God has for them.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about the need to live the life of Jesus before the world or our witness doesn't mean anything at best and creates hostility at worst to Christianity.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:7 · Thanksgiving
Phil says good bye to Paul Lee who has been his partner at Heartlight for ten years.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 2:18 · Marriage
Marriage proves to be beneficial for both men and women, though for different reasons.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:13 · Providence
Phil reminds us that a change in our plans may not be for the worst, in fact it may be one of God's little reminders that we need to be aware of his work in our lives.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Isaiah 5:20 · Holiness
Righteousness is not a choice but it is defined by God and his will, not by popular culture, media, and we cannot compromise and or flirt with evil.
by Charlotte Barres · Matthew 25:37-40 · Christmas
The real place Christmas happens is in our hearts, where love, joy, peace, and kindness are found.
by Mary Lindow · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Appreciation
Sending thank you cards or notes can be such a powerful and special blessing to those who receive them and are just the kind of thing the Lord would have us do!
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 2:5-11 · Humility
Our egos are fragile and important but also dangerous, but we must learn humility.
by Bill Denton · Ephesians 4:18-20 · Singing
Can a Christian father learn a lot about faith from his rappin' son and the rap he wrote to be sung at church?
by Steve Higginbotham · Matthew 16:26 · Priorities
Selling a bike for $5 (five dollars) is a bad deal, but not nearly as bad as giving away our soul for something valueless.
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 12:15 · Covet
Stuff enslaves us rather than blesses us and people count most in our lives.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-17
Our Christianity has to accompany us everywhere, even traffic, or it doesn't go with us anywhere.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:19-24 · Mentoring
Thank God for those who give others in unfortunate situations a chance to succeed.
by Martha Pope Gorris · 1 John 2:12-14 · Parenting
Parenting twenty-somethings is a challenge but can be a blessing if we do our job well.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 28:7 · Thanksgiving
A whale gives the author a reason to look at gratitude and ingratitude and see them as a choice since gratitude seems to be built into the natural instinct.
by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 2:2-5 · Spirituality
For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:12-15 · Goal · Complacency
God doesn't want us to grow complacent or satisfied with the way things are simply because we are growing older.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Jeff Lee · Romans 16:3-5 · Thanksgiving
Some folks we simply cannot thank enough!
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13-16 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Alan Smith · Proverbs 20:29 · Aging
Young and old both have things that they alone can do and both must be respected.
by Steve Puckett · Revelation 2:1-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
So often we force new Christians into the mold of something or someone who isn't really Jesus.
by Mike Barres · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Scripture
God's word is given to us to be a blessing and to give us a happy life.
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