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 Ridgell · John 16:33 · Tragedy
There will be another tragedy somewhere today. Christians overcome our tragedies because of what we believe about this world.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 16:22 · New Year
Rubel Shelly writes about the New Year, 2013, and talks about what the year will bring and also about being superstitious.
by Steve Ridgell · Genesis 1:27 · Apologetics
Some used the fact that 98% of our DNA was not functional as an arguement against the existence of God. Now they know that over 80% of our DNA is functional. God did know what he was doing.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 10:12 · Adultery
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the moral climate behind the messes that we often cause and the way out of the mess we are in.
by Tim Archer · Acts 16:29 · Suicide
Even if death seems a better alternative than anything else that lies ahead. You can find life instead. You can find Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Influence · Immanuel
Phil Ware shares the principles of drawing nearer to God and experiencing him as Immanuel.
by Donna Ware · Deuteronomy 6 · Parenting
Donna Ware shares insight into raising children to leave a legacy of faith.
by Steve Higginbotham · Romans 14:7 · Influence
Steve Higginbotham reflects on the death of Andy Griffith and reminds us of the importance of our influence.
by Rubel Shelly · Revelation 14:13
Rubel Shelly remembers a beloved African American woman who forever changed his life as a little boy through manhood.
by Phil Ware · John 6 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John focusing on Jesus being the bread of life.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 2:15 · Death
The fear of death is instinctive, but Jesus came to free us from living as slaves to that fear
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:27-29 · Vision
Phil Ware reminds us of our purpose of being on the journey and living for Jesus call and mission and vision in our lives.
by Rick Brown · Mark 3:14 · Great Commission
Rick Brown talks about how we can accomplish the Great Commission in our world today, the same as they did it long ago.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 19:1-2 · God · Vision
Creations shows us God, if we're only willing to look.
by Phil Ware · Acts 3:1-16 · Presence
Phil Ware continues his series on greater things focusing on 'the name of the Lord' and the power and presence of Jesus that fed the expectation that God would surprise his people with greater things.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36-42
Phil Ware begins a series of messages from Acts 2 and 3 on greater things that Jesus does through his followers.
by Phil Ware · John 19 · Easter
Phil Ware continues his series called unpredictable on Jesus in the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' death and burial through the eyes of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
by Tim Archer · Genesis 8:20 · Church
Life in the church isn't always easy, just as living on the ark with a bunch of animals wasn't easy for Noah. But what's the alternative?
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 3:16-20 · Valentine
Tom Norvell talks about God's love for us in Jesus and also anniversaries.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
by Tom Norvell · James 4:13-15 · Life
Tom Norvell reminds us that life is temporary and should mean so much so let's grasp what is good and godly while we are here.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Romans 10:12-15 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his four message series on Jesus' last words which must be our first priority.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 · Work
Rubel Shelly talks about the best places to work and how it isn't all about money.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Evangelism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the church is sent, scattered, meant to infiltrate and penetrate the world and make a difference.
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