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 · James 1:14-16 · Temptation
Just like the fast food ads decieve us by making their product look too good to be true, so also satan deceives and tempts us.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11 · Victory
Christian Independence day is each and every Sunday as we celebrate our deliverance from death through the Lord's Supper.
by Phil Ware · John 17:15-18
Christians are called to be in the place of danger to help others find their way home to safe harbor.
by Phil Ware · Proverbs 22:6 · Fatherhood
We are going to pass along something to our kids, let's make sure it is worthwhile!
by Phil Ware · Psalm 8 · Purpose · Achievement · Authenticity
God takes our small lives and fills it meaning and purpose even though its time is short.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Help
Request for help and an explanation why we keep Heartlight going.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 1:6-9
God wants us to be courageous and strong as we enter into the areas or territory in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Dream · Goal
God has placed a dream in each of our hearts and we will not be satisfied until we find it.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Being away from someone you love only makes you want to be with them more, but it hard and stinks!
by Phil Ware · Luke 2 · Jesus · God · Mothers
Mary helps us understand what it must have been like for God; she is the window to God's heart.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:11-13 · Family · Delivered · Pride
We lose sight of what is important and let many things get between us and Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 4:12 · Graduation · Youth
We cannot wait for our teens and young adults to grow older before we use them in service to the Kingdom.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:6-7 · Prayer · Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the great blessing in prayer that we must always participate in.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:31-32 · Forgiveness · Cleanse
When we forgive, it cleanses us like a spring rain.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:32-39 · Jesus · Friendship · Faithfulness
Friends are fickle and Jesus' friends were truly fickle and faithfless, but Jesus is a faithful friend.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:19-25 · Jesus · Pain · Evangelism
We shouldn't be surprised when many people are repulsed or don't like the Passion of the Christ.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Forgiveness · Character · Spiritual Warfare
God will help us overcome our sinful re-runs.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Leadership · Mentoring · Encourage
Let's focus on the people who have been a blessing, a strength, an encouragement, and not on the baser side of things: let's honor our leaders and mentors.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13 · Family · Faith · Friendship
Leaving is not forever for Christians and good-bye is just see you later.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:14-15 · Evangelism · Church · Friendliness
So often we cover the signs of God's grace in us with our own pettiness and sinfulness.
by Phil Ware · Acts 4:12-13 · Christian Living · Jesus · Character
Sure people will be touched by The Passion, but will they be touched by what they see of Christ in us?
by Phil Ware · John 12:30-33 · Jesus · Salvation · Love
God communicated his love in a way that people of every language can understand: he did it through Jesus' death on the Cross.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 · Redemption · Change · Transformation
One hour life transformation may be promised by an ad, but Jesus working through the Holy Spirit can make it happen!
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24-27 · Attitude · Affirm · Achievement
While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.
by Phil Ware · Luke 6:45 · Attitude · Communication · Purity
We need to put kind and courteous speech back into our lifestyle.
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