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 Tom Norvell · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Jesus
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the world of massive change, Jesus is the same.
by Mike Barres · 2 Timothy 1:8 · Perseverance
Mike Barres contrasts our whiny little attempts at perseverance and compares it to the real martyrs in the world and calls us to genuine perseverance.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:10
Phil Ware describes doing a funeral and a graveside for a good man and how it becomes the opportunity for good things to happen to children around the world.
by Bill Sherrill · John 17 · Unity
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the Lord's prayer on the night he was betrayed was for unity and he prayed this three times, it was so important to him.
by Tom Norvell · Acts 18:8 · Witnessing
Tom Norvell reminds us to keep on speaking up for the Lord even in hostile situations and difficult circumstances.
by Katha Winther · Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 · Emotions
Katha Winther shares the up and downs of her emotional roller coaster in her life recently and reminds us that God is with us in the ever-changing emotions of life.
by Bill Sherrill · Hebrews 11:6-7 · Faith
Bill Sherrill challenges us to go beyond simply believing in God to believing God and doing what he says, which is true faith.
by Bill Sherrill · Hebrews 11 · God
Bill Sherrill reminds that if we don't believe in the God of power today, it will be hard for those who don't believe in God to listen to us talk about the great deeds of God from long ago.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 2:7 · Death
Everyone dies ... so how do I know my life matters?
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:12-13 · Perseverance
Mike Barres reminds us that we need to be like trees: flexible, rooted, connected, and built on the rock.
by Phil Ware · Joel 1:8 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about how powerful it is to look at the cost of freedom to identity of Mary Jesus' mother.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 8:13 · Death
Alan Smith reminds us that we are all vanishing away, our bodies grow older and we face challenges, but understanding this and what it means to us is dependent upon our relationship with Christ.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 10:36 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly talks about persevering simply because we there are somethings that just need to be done.
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:10-12 · Loving
Ron Rose reminds us about the true spirit of giving and that it isn't barter love or ledger sheet giving, but generous giving like we have received from God.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Football
Rubel Shelly shares the story of Brett Favre and how he made an incredible comeback and set so many records for the Green Bay Packers.
by Michele Howe · Matthew 6:34 · Women
Michelle Howe warns women about worry and wishing that can rob them of the present moment and distort their vision of their future.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 9:24 · Selfish
Rubel Shelly reminds us that life's purpose rather than externals or someone else trying to make us happy is the real key to peace and joy in life.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Growth
Rubel Shelly reminds us that difficuty can be an opportunity to grow and become more of a person.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 26:28 · Heaven
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to decide to respond to Jesus now and honor him with our lives.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 8:28 · Prayer
Russ Lawson reminds us that even though it is hard to wait patiently, God always responds to our prayers at just the right time and we should never give up asking him for his help.
by Tom Norvell · Ecclesiastes 5:2 · Worship
Tom Norvell makes a short and simple point about not using too many words.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 23:11 · Service
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's book of Who's Who is only filled with those who are servants.
by Paul Faulkner · James 1:2-4 · Perseverance
Paul Faulkner encourages us to press on and persevere.
by Steve Ridgell · 3 John 1:4
Our families are our greatest legacy. Our greatest prayer for them must be that they find the Lord.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Hebrews 12:3 · Parenting
Teresa Bell Kindred encourages us to endure and do the work necessary to grow strong roots in our children and compares it to growing strong roots to grow strong trees and tall bamboo plants.
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