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 Mike Barres · Matthew 18:19 · Prayer
Mike learns to not put off prayer, but when someone has a need, he says, "Let's pray right now!"
by Paul Faulkner · James 4:13 · Urgency
Paul has a scare while tending his goats and it makes him realize the urgency of now, of doing the things today that need to be done and saying the things that need to be said right now.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 118:24 · Train · Today
A grandchild celebrates birthday one and a grandmother celebrates birthday fifty and both rejoice in the gift of now.
by Jenny Runkel · Ephesians 6:1 · Parenting
A kid who goes through a tantrum meltdown faces off with his mom who uses the scream free technique to help the child learn boundaries and not embarrass himself.
by Tammy Marcelain · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace · Gracious
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:10
The beauty of things visible on earth or in us is a great reminder of God's greatness and love for us.
by Scott Owings · Hebrews 13:2 · Hospitality
Hospitality is the Christian virtue of entertaining strangers, outsiders, and guests and recognizing in them angels or even the presence of God in the Trinity.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 1:21
So often we don't let God have control of our lives and we want to be the driver to our own loss.
by Alan Smith · Luke 11:46 · Burden
Religion often addes burdens to people's backs, but Jesus came and relieved burdens.
by Patrick D. Odum · Job 12:10 · Value · Vacation
A trip to the beach and other vacation sites helps lead Patrick Odum to ask what he is not recognizing in his daily life where God's fingerprints and footprints can be found.
by Marsha Jordan · Philippians 3:20 · Providence
God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.
by Rubel Shelly · John 11:35 · Empathy
Men can cry and should show genuine emotions.
by Tom Norvell · John 11:21
Martha knew her brother Lazarus had died, but she also knew that Jesus could do something, she just didn't know what, do you know Jesus can help in your worst crises?
by Bill Denton · Ephesians 4:18 · 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 Paul Faulkner · Genesis 18:19 · Spirituality
Spiritual immunity comes from rearing children in godly homes with godly values and godly actions.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · Decide
Sometimes we just have to make the decision and go on trusting God to guide you to where you need to be.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:20 · Abba Father
God is so big that he is greater than heart and can help us overcome the daily grind in all its mundane sameness.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 5:11 · Romantic Love · Reverence
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and worship, but it is not a terror of the Lord, but an enraptured love-filled walk with a holy God.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:7 · Communion
Memory and remembering are powerful and communion has got to be a part of that remembering for Christians.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:15 · Aging
Change, and the days pass quickly and we grow old and time flies by, so we better use them to our advantage and God's glory.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Change
Change for the better only happens if our goal is Jesus and our power to change is the Holy Spirit?
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Peter 3:4
We like a person with kindness much more than a person who has had a bunch of cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 2:10
What's our best way to insure what is really important to us, our going to heaven?
by Denise Waldrop · Revelation 22:5
A lighthearted look at heaven and the joy that awaits us there: it's like a beach and not really a job.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:13 · Change
Change is a constant so how we deal with it is crucial and is part of our heritage as God's people.
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