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 · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · New Year
It's a bright and shining new year so let's do something with it to bless the Lord and his kingdom.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
Getting a chance to play Santa Claus opens up a deep joy and a reminder that we need to be Jesus to those around us.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 3:18 · Faithfulness
While we know Jesus said it is better to give than to receive, we often don't live like it!
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20
We give thanks for ten years of God's blessings at Heartlight.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 46:10 · God
Hope and help in times of trouble come from God who is ... always is.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 6:18 · Heaven
Heaven is our home, not earth, and we must live like heaven is our home.
by Russ Lawson · Ezekiel 11:19 · Heart
A heart transplant reminds us that we need God's heart transplant spiritually.
by Vann Conwell · 1 Samuel 26:6
Every great leader needs someone who has his back, who will stand by him and defend him.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 37:4 · Heart
When we delight in someone, their desires become our own, and that's especially important when you have a little boy who loves baseball or a Father in heaven who loves you.
by Bill Sherrill · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Communion
At the start of a New Year, let's make a commitment to remember the meaning of the Lord's Supper and Jesus' sacrifice.
by Lou Seckler · 1 John 1:9 · Depression
We all get a little blue or depressed; here are 10 suggestions to help us.
by Kelly Breece · 1 Thessalonians 4:16 · Heaven
Going to heaven must be like arriving at your own surprise party and seeing all the people you love.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13 · Parenting
Each year the start of school reminds us that our children are a little closer to moving out and away from us.
by Paul Lee · Ephesians 1:20 · Christian Living · Fear · Courage
Opening yourself up and becoming vulnerable is a risky, scary thing - but you've got to do it to grow! Find the Godpower you need to take the next right step.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Children · Pain
It hurts to see our children experiencing pain so imagine how God feels about our pain!
by Alan Smith · 2 Peter 3:11 · Christian Living · Character · Christlikeness
Sometimes we're like modern art: the artist has in mind what he wants, but no one else can tell what or who we are supposed to be.
by Bruce Logue · Christian Living · Discouragement
Writing is a lot like life. In this article, Bruce Logue explores the parallels, and finds encouragement in One who helps.
by Phil Ware · Jesus · God · Mothers
Mary helps us understand what it must have been like for God; she is the window to God's heart.
by Paul Lee · History · Provision
Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.
by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 21:3 · Grief · Death · Encourage
While many images are used to describe Heaven, the absence of grief, pain, death, and suffering are the ones that connect best with me!
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 13:15 · Thanksgiving · Praise
God has blessed us with many things, but we don't notice them because we're looking for the big things -- so let's make praise and thanksgiving an everyday habit in our lives.
by Alan Smith · James 2:7 · Speech
Even though it can be very difficult, we must learn to control our tongue or it will cost us.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Christian Living · Character · Death
God never promised to protect us from every bad thing; he only promised to save us and turn every bad thing into a good one.
by Tom Norvell · Parenting · Purpose · Attitude
We spend so much of our lives in preparation, but sooner or later we have to get down and get after what we are supposed to do.
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