Heartlight has published over 4,000 articles for Christians seeking to follow Jesus in everyday life.Written to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles, these articles remain fully searchable and freely available. While Heartlight is no longer publishing new articles, this library continues to serve as an active, enduring resource to help people live for Jesus.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Matthew 2:6 · Christmas
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a grimy, corrupt little town not known for anything important.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 10:19
Some folks are canceling church service on Christmas day, but isn't that missing the point of why we have Christmas in the first place?
by Joe Bagby · Matthew 1:18
A preacher gets in trouble talking about Christmas on Sunday, but warns that the world will take Christ out of Christmas.
by Bill Denton · 2 Corinthians 9:15 · Christmas · Gifts
While many men can't give a good gift, a few can, and God gave us an indescribable gift.
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:10
What we want and most need at Christmas are not the kinds of things that money can buy!
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Luke 2:11 · Christmas
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
We have taken the joy, glory, risk, holiness, excitment out of Christmas and made it predictable and boring.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 1:18 · Christmas · Fear
Jesus came to face our world and give us deliverance both from and through what we fear.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Luke 6:38 · Christmas
Giving gifts at Christmas helps us understand and appreciate the importance of people in our lives.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Patrick D. Odum · Ephesians 2:10 · Grace
God's gift of grace in Jesus' Christ carries with it the responsibility to live changed lives.
by Denise Gentry · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Christmas
Christmas can be a blessing even in the face of grief as the White Enevelope shows.
by Nancy Gavin · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving
Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Christmas · Generosity
We don't have to become Scrooge to be responsible at Christmas and yet still keep the meaning of the season.
by Jerry Whitmire · John 1:1 · Christmas
Knowing what to do about the birth of Jesus is quite a dilemma, however, we do need to acknowledge he was born and respond appropriately.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 2:14 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation
Jesus faced what we face in death so that we know he knows us.
by Elizabeth Price · John 3:16 · Christmas
This once in a lifetime event occurred: Jesus was born and place in a manger.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 2:1 · Forgiveness · Christmas · Guilt
We can try all sorts of things, but only Jesus can take our guilt away.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Christmas
Little things mean a great deal during the Christmas season. Let's not forget to do them.
by Lou Seckler · Acts 20:35 · Christmas
You can't take Christ out of Christmas even if you try.
by Russ Lawson · Galatians 6:10 · Christmas
What would happen if we matched our Christmas decorations spending with help for those in need?
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Thessalonians 3:12 · Christmas
Wouldn't the world be a better place if we lived as each day were Christmas?
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 118:24 · Family · Winter
When we travel with God, things might be a little uncomfortable sometimes, but we have a wonderful and exciting journey of joy.
by Melva Cooper · Luke 2:1 · Children · Jesus · Christmas
Let's find a fresh joy in going back to Bethlehem for the birth of our Lord!