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 Phil Ware · Mark 15:37-47 · Jesus
Phil Ware looks at the Centurions in the New Testament and reminds us that they often believed in Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:9-12 · Incarnation
Phil Ware reminds us of the discontinuity, the absolute collision, of the grime of our world and the glory of God in the birth of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:3-16 · Kingdom
Phil Ware shares Jesus' teaching that is upside-down to the world around us in terms of status, wealth, power, position, achievement, and importance.
by Max Lucado · Matthew 14 · Repentance
Max Lucado reminds of what is necessary when we have failed publicly and why it is necessary.
by Phil Ware · John 1 · Jesus · Obedience · Believe
Now that Easter has passed, what are we going to do with Jesus? How about spending time with him in the gospel of John so we can know him for ourselves?
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Grace
James Nored and Phil Ware explore the wonderfully unsettling nature of God's grace and His desire to make it accessible to everyone.
by Max Lucado · John 13
Max Lucado writes reminding us of our need for being washed and made clean by Jesus.
by Bill Sherrill · 2 Timothy 2:22
Bill Sherrill has a visit with a surgeon about removing malignant tissue and this experience opens his eyes about how we must treat sin in our lives.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 12 · Cross · Credibility
Phil Ware looks at the way we chase and give credibility in our world and reminds how Paul showed credibility in his own: becoming a servant, in weakness, and letting God's glory and power be seen in him.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139 · Vision
Phil Ware begins a series of 13 messages on Vision by talking about his own son and daughter and how he had dreams for them as children.
by Max Lucado · Mark 15:17 · Jesus · Cross · Thorns
Max Lucado reminds us of the grace and love shown to us in the crown of thorns Jesus wore to the cross.
by Max Lucado · Revelation 3:20 · Christmas
Max Lucado reminds us to make our heart a manger and every day Christmas.
by Scripture · Matthew 1
Jesus' birth stories from Matthew and Luke are shared in straight Scripture from The Voice Bible.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-23 · Jesus · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us that in the familiar story of the wise men is a challenging and life-changing question we must all answer with our choices and with our lives.
by Phil Ware · John 3:16-17 · Jesus · Christmas
Phil Ware recalls a refreshing winter morning that reminds him of the weather when Jesus came.
by Max Lucado · John 1:11-13 · Christmas
Max Lucado reminds us that Christ is our hope and that we can invite him into our lives anew, and to stay, this Christmas.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:1-6
Phil Ware is using December to remind us how to welcome Jesus during this special time and what Jesus' coming means for each of us.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 6:40 · Discipleship
Phil Ware and James Nored remind us that the core of our faith is Jesus, that Christ is our defining note around whom all of us must tune our lives and recognize the grace of being called and transformed to be like him.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3-9
Phil Ware reminds us that true thanksgiving is rooted in our future being safe in Jesus and sharing in his glory when he comes for us.
by Phil Ware · John 4:34 · Purpose · Called · Finish
Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 3:1-17 · Repentance · Baptism
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of an important reason to be baptized: Jesus was and said it was the right thing to do.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18
Phil Ware looks at the gospel of John chapter 1 and reflects on all the titles, names, and descriptions given to Jesus in this one chapter and what it really means for us.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16-18 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice
Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple-making
Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:19-22 · Grace
Phil Ware tells us a simple story of a mother's love to remind how our Father sees us as his treasure.
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