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 Rubel Shelly · Matthew 25:14-30 · Boldness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that caution rooted in the fear of God can be a bad thing when we are trying to serve him with the gifts he has given us to be used for his glory.
by Bill Denton · Luke 18:9-14 · Arrogance
Bill Denton reminds us that the Pharisees' problem wasn't their love for Scripture, but their willingness to condemn others and justify themselves.
by Russ Lawson · Numbers 13 · Fear
Russ Lawson shares some insights from the 12 spies, 10 of whom convinced the children of Israel to fear the future and turn back; but Russ reminds us of God's promises.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Fear
Phil Ware continues his 7 sayings of Jesus on the Cross with the meaning of the line today of "you will be with me in paradise" and talks about the hope it brings in the face of death.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:30-5:2 · Forgiveness
Ron Rose reminds us of Reginald Denny and the vicious attack he suffered in the riots of LA and yet forgave.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 2:24 · Attack
Phil Ware talks about bear attacks in Alaska and also how Satan attacks us and reminds us that Jesus is our assurance that we are never alone when we are attacked and he has worked to defend us.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 27 · Fear
Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have a reason to fear because God can handle what is going on in our lives and he will stand by us no matter what.
by Courtney Loy · 1 Peter 5:7
Living life on edge—that is, under constant pressure, fear, or nervousness—is no way of living. I’m talking about anxiety,
by Alan Smith · Psalm 135:1-5 · God
In a humorous teaser from comedians comes the important reminder that God is bigger!
by Paul Faulkner · Mark 5:15-17 · Prejudice
The healing of the madman and the reaction of the crowd remind us once again that people are often prejudiced against anything that costs them something even if it benefits other people.
by Bill Sherrill · John 4:35 · Vision
Lift up your eyes is a call for vision, a call to not walk in fear of danger, but to look for the new, the glory, the things God is calling us to embrace.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 102:1-28 · Eternal
We can cry out to God and know he hears us and that our children and our grandchildren's futures are in his hands.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 33:8 · Romantic Love · Reverence
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and worship, but it is not a terror of the Lord, but an enraptured love-filled walk with a holy God.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 4:12-18 · Fear
Fear can keep us from many things, but mostly fear keeps us from life!
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Rick Brown and Reg Cox · Faith · Fear
God can get us in some tough scrapes because he wants to develop faith and comfort in us.
by Alan Smith · John 14:27 · Faith · Fear
Fear and faith are often enemies and fear is often addressed by the Bible and by Jesus -- let's not be afraid!
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 3:13-15 · Witnessing
We must always be willing to speak up for Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 26:36-36 · Fear
Fear can paralyze and immobilize us if we let it be our master.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Death
Jesus came to help us overcome the fear of death.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:1-5 · Listening
Who and what we listen to is crucial if we are to stay on track and also drown out the voices that make us fear and doubt.
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 139:7-10 · Presence · Comfort
Even when we cannot see the presence of God in our lives, he's always there!
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 8:23-27 · Providence · Provision · Presence
God takes away the fear of strange places.
by Melva Cooper · Psalm 56:3 · Faith · Providence · Heaven
God is always there to see us through.
by Janice Price · Psalm 91:4-14 · Family · Faith · Mothers
No matter how much we love our family, we can't protect them all the time or fix their every problem; we have to trust God to work in their lives what is best for them and to take care of them.
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