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 Steve Hemphill · Prayer
Steve Hemphill challenges us to rethink our role in spiritual warfare and calls on us to battle for the heart of our cities through prayer and prayer stakes.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 19:40
Phillip Morrison reminds us that the hate-driven events break the heart of God, should break our hearts, and call each of us to speak and act to prevent them from happening.
by Cathy Messecar · Isaiah 9:6 · Christmas
Cathy Messecar reminds us what we need most at Christmas and that only God can give us what humanity and our broken world cannot give.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Trust · Triumphal Entry
Phil Ware writes on this day after Palm Sunday about Jesus' ultimate destination in Jerusalem, with the triumphal entry, the conflict with the leaders, and his betrayal, death, and resurrection.
by Rubel Shelly · Tithing · Restitution
Rubel Shelly talks about the Old Testament concept of restitution instead of punishment for folks who have committed crimes.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 1:29
Patrick Odum looks at a grisly murder and wonders how can a human being do such a thing and then probes deeper into the heart of darkness that sometimes claims us and warns us away from it.
by Paul Faulkner · John 14:6 · Truth
Jesus is the only real answer that works in our world today.