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 · Philippians 4:8 · Focus
Russ Lawson had his share of tough things and hard roads growing up, but he chooses NOT to dwell on those things, but the positive ones.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12
Rubel Shelly shares some insight on the golden rule applied to office relationships.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6
Joey Cope describes his difficulty in dealing with someone who is critical and negative and who begins his statements with an apology.
by Rob Woodfin · Genesis 1:26-27 · Prayer
Rob Woodfin uses the movie "Evan Almighty" and Morgan Freeman to remind us to pray specifically for people and personally for them.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 2:8-9 · Grace
God sent his Son to die for our sins. We cannot be good enough to save ourselves. We cannot be bad enough that God's grace cannot save us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 13:10-13 · Affliction
Patrick Odum reminds us that there are all sorts of ways to be bent and only Jesus can unshackle us from our position.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly shares a story about a little boy who was powerfully impacted for good by a neighbor lady.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Example
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Superman isn't really a model of a hero because he didn't have to worry about anything, but those of us who are mortal need heroes like Jesus and you!
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Kingdom
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's redemption isn't just about the future, but about living fully human lives now!
by Phil Ware · Proverbs 31 · Women
Phil Ware and Teresa Bell Kindred introduce a new feature, a women's blog for Heartlight called "A Kindred Heart."
by Lisa Mikitarian · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Lisa Mikitarian shares with us an experience she had buying New Balance shoes on eBay and how the seller blessed her life in a special way.
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 Mike Barres · John 3:16-17 · Love
Mike Barres reminds us that love, the blessing of human touch, is important to our pets and also to us and those who we love.
by Jenny Runkel · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Parenting
Jenny Runkel shares an experience with her parenting that took her outside the normal ScreamFree process and how she did the opposite of what she felt like doing to get back on track.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 John 3:16-17 · Compassion International
Lisa Mikitarian shares about the Navy coming to the rescue of a 14 year old girl who needed surgery and then reminds us about how we can do the same thing through Compassion International.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 5:13-16 · Family
Paul Faulkner cites a recent Wallstreet Journal report on domestic violence and observes that change happens one man and one family at a time.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 7:21-25 · Flesh
Russ Lawson reminds us that our human nature was created by God and that we can use it to choose wisely, to choose God.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can open our eyes to faith and what the world willfully does not want to see.
by Tim Archer · Mark 10:45 · Christmas
We have to remember that the cute little baby in the nativity scene grew up to die on a cross. As Christians, we need the power of the risen Lord who is much more than a tiny baby.
by Bill Denton · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Bill Denton shares insight into the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and what it means for us.
by Paul Faulkner · John 1:18 · God
Paul Faulkner reminds us that Jesus attracts us to God because of his vulnerability and humanity.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Hal Runkel shares some great insights on how to develop good sportsmanship skills in our kids.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 28:18-20 · Word of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that while some words are balderdash and came to us through crazy circumstances, Jesus words are the opposite: he speaks with real authority.
by Paul Faulkner · Joshua 24:15 · Children
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we have to be intentional or what we view as important gets lost in the busyness of life.
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