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 · Psalm 37:23 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson shares about a hard time when all they had was some oatmeal and hamburger and ketchup.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 4:11 · Thanksgiving
Sarah Stirman reminds us that we have many reasons to give thanks, even when things are tough.
by Patrick D. Odum · Galatians 3:26 · Unity
Patrick Odum describes a city wide gathering of people who are different in many ways but find their unity in one thing -- Jesus!
by Joe Beam · Matthew 19:10 · Adultery
Joe Beam shares his passion and recommendations for rescuing couples when an affair has blow apart their lives.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:13 · Faithfulness
Tom Norvell reflects on Psalm 145:13-16 and reminds us that in the middle of broken marriages, broken political promises, and broken hopes, God is faithful to his promises.
by Tim Archer · John 14:6 · Hope
There is real hope for our present lives. God offers us this hope through Jesus, and only through him.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7 · Kindness
Alan Smith shares a story about Doug Nichols in India while he was in a sanatarium and how his service opened the door to his evangelism.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 2:2 · Missions
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
by Sarah Stirman · Exodus 14:14 · Relationship
Sarah Stirman reflects on relationships, Thanksgiving and the book of Exodus and our need to move on.
by Bill Sherrill · Hebrews 10:19 · Church
Bill Sherrill reflects on family reunions, perspective, being together, and church.
by Mike Barres · Exodus 4:10
Mike Barres reminds us that inadequacy is an opportunity for God's power to be displayed and God to be glorified.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are not perfect yet, and admitting our failures and imperfections is not an excuse, but an opportunity to meet God and have his grace help us grow.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23
Following Jesus is difficult ... but worth it. Sacrifice leads to joy, peace, hope, and purpose.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 6:18 · Purity
Alan Smith tells a story about an amber Napoleon Bonaparte gift to his wife and how it became a priceless piece of jewelry because he owned it.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1 · Praise
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
by Elaine Hardt · 2 Timothy 3:16 · Bible
Elaine Hardt shares some helpful suggestions for small group Bible study.
by Rob Woodfin · Luke 10:25 · Prayer for the Nation
Rob Woodfin challenges us to do more than vote and then wash our hands of the matters that afflict our time and culture.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 18:3 · Grandfather
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
by Wesley Shutt · 1 Peter 1:3 · Death · Church · Depression
Do you ever feel out of place? Like you just don't belong? Maybe when you're visiting with a group of acquaintances, and you just can't seem to relate to them.
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 12:36 · Speech
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
by Mike Barres · 1 Corinthians 14:20 · Maturity
Mike Barres challenges us to seek spiritual maturity.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 8:6
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
by Jenny Runkel · Ephesians 5:17 · Parenting
Jenny Runkel reminds us of the rules of improv and shows us how to use them in our parenting!
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:6 · 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.
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