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 Russ Lawson · Hebrews 9:27 · Death
Russ Lawson reminds us that our expiration date is out there and we need to live as if we know we will one day expire.
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 3
Rubel Shelly talks about the two lies satan tells about God and that we often believe, that God tries to limit us and that when we sin God wants to punish us.
by Tim Archer · Luke 8:50 · Fear · Hope · Believe
Because Jesus is more powerful than death, he can tell us to not fear death. Our belief can overcome our fear.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-32 · Fatherhood
Phil Ware continues his series on the Prodigal Son called the Journey Home about the God we all need to be our Father.
by Tim Archer · Judges 6:12 · Fear
The story of Gideon shows us that God can take imperfect people and use them in great ways.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:18 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware writes about his trip to Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and how imperfect love can make a huge difference in the lives of children.
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · 2 Timothy 1:7-8
Pat Mingarelli shares more pictures and images from his outdoor photography and helps us understand, through squirrels, that we need to step out in faith and not let fear keep us from God's feast!
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 2:14-15
The fear of death drives people to act irrationally. There is, however, a way to be set free from that fear.
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:18 · Fear
Ron Rose challenges us to look beyond our fear and find help in God.
by Phil Ware · Acts 4:23-31 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on Catch and Release as we seek to have the courage and boldness to share Jesus with others.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 6:25-27 · Worry
Larry Davies shares a childhood experience and reminds us that we don't have to fear the unexpected or unexplained; we can pray and avoid a whole lot of sleepless nights.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 1:17-18
Christians need not fear death or what comes after. Jesus was dead and is now alive and can free us from the fear of death.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 14:22-33 · Providence
Phil Ware shares a personal storm in his life and the story of Jesus walking on the water to remind us and help us think about Jesus coming to us in the storms of our lives.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:10
Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Adversity
Bill Sherrill shares about finding a quiet space where he can share in the joy and blessing of the Lord's peace, but he also talks about the times and places the Lord blesses him in the middle of terror, storm, and fear.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:39 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us of what we need to hold onto during these uncertain times as we try to anticipate the future.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:7 · Football
Rubel Shelly describes a better football game than the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and this was between two high school teams, Grapevine Faith Christian and Gainesville State.
by Joe Beam · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers a question about low sexual desire after a heart attack and what a wife should do in this situation.
by Mike Barres · Exodus 4:13-15
Mike Barres reminds us that inadequacy is an opportunity for God's power to be displayed and God to be glorified.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:6-7 · Peace · Fear
We can overcome the anxiety that fear brings by giving all of our concerns to God. He will, in return, give us an incomprehensible peace.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:33 · Pessimism
Rubel Shelly talks about how we can navigate through the economic and political storms and also reminds us that adversity is the opportunity for new beginnings.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 6:33 · Worry
Rob Frazier sees a girl overcoming a handicap and it reminds him how we need to address our financially troubling times.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 112:1-10 · Adversity
Tom Norvell describes fear and fear of the Lord using Psalm 112.
by Rob Woodfin · Mark 14:32-50 · Jesus
Rob Woodfin ponders the imponderable and seeks answers to our greatest question, how do I not let anxiety control me, and reminds us of God's grace.
by Russ Lawson · Isaiah 9:6 · Spiritual Focus
Russ Lawson has a claustrophobic experience with an MRI machine and it teaches him a lot about who he is and what God is doing in his life.
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