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 · 1 Timothy 6:17 · Money
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the economic times, especially the financial downturn, gives us an opportunity to learn new things and establish new values, more biblical values, in our approach to consumption, greed, and ownership.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:9 · Forgiveness
Phil Ware talks about a broken horse figurine and a shattered pink lamp and how God not only forgives, but also purifies us.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 6:3 · Baptism
The decision to follow Jesus requires us to die with him so we can live forever.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 40:25 · Weariness
Tom Norvell reminds us of God's promises for those who are weary and tired: the Lord will renew us and restore us and cause us to ride on the wings of eagles and Jesus will give us rest.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:10 · Witnessing
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 12:10
Tom Norvell talks about the overwhelming challenges of trying to minister to people when it is beyond his power or ability and he hears the words of the apostle Paul about God's grace is sufficient and God's power is made perfect in weakness so that when
by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16 · Criticism
Rubel Shelly talks about how we all have begun to play the role of critic -- some are on the giving end and some on the receiving -- so how are we to act and respond in such a world?
by Ron Rose · 2 Timothy 2:15 · Life · Legalism
Ron Rose talks about his own struggle with legalism and challenges us to the liberating that comes from the good news of Jesus, the challenge to live a life of faith outside the walls of church.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:16 · Renewal
As we get older, our bodies begin to fail. But what about what is inside of us? God has promised that we don't have to age on the inside
by Phil Ware · John 1:14 · Resurrection
Phil Ware looks at Jesus' showing his disciples the scars on his hands and side to prove he was alive, resurrected from the dead.
by Rick Brown · Genesis 18:19 · Leadership
Rick Brown reminds us that we need to have a plan to negotiate the road that lies ahead for us and for our family and it is called the Genealogical Planning Strategy.
by Rick Brown · Philippians 2:13 · Value
Rick Brown reminded us that families run on values, so what are the values your family runs on?
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 5:19 · Outsiders · Optimism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is something positive about thinking with an optimistic spirit and believing things can get done and be better.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Ephesians 1:4 · Stress
Lisa Mikitarian reflects on the passing of her husband's kidney stone and is caught up in the pain of two more passings.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Scripture
Phil Ware continues his series of articles based on Jesus' LifeWORDS, the words he spoke after his resurrection. This week the focus is upon Jesus knowing and predicting he would be crucified and raised and what difference does it make to us today.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 3:13
Computers generate temporary files that can accumulate over time and slow down the system. We can get bogged down in the same way by things that accumulate in our minds over time.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 10:45 · Failure
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the heart of leadership is not making excuses and helping others get the credit when things go right.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 12:48
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 Rubel Shelly · Psalm 118:7 · Help
Rubel Shelly shares insights on being helpful and how it's part of our being created in the image of God.
by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 11:1 · Example
Ron Rose talks about being an example to others because we are always being watched, especially by those in our own family.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:1 · Lord
Phil Ware shares insights on Jesus calling Mary by name and speaking to us today.
by Tim Archer · Romans 8:28 · Loss
Arthur John Gossip's famous sermon helps us face grief: "You people," says Gossip, "in the sunshine may believe the faith, but we in the shadow must believe it. We have nothing else."
by Scott Owings · 2 Corinthians 13:13 · Death
Scott Owings shares how his work in hospice chaplaincy has helped him appreciate the things that the dying can teach us, especially about the difficult concept of the Trinity.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 1:20 · Pessimism · Perfectionism
Rubel Shelly reminds us to try new things, to take risks, and to find some things we don't do well rather than falling into stale and boring ruts only doing the things we do well.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.
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