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 James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 3 · Sin · Fall
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that sin, both rebellion and missing God's goal of goodness for us, has reaped destruction on all we touch.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 4:16 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances, because of Jesus we have reason to give thanks!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-15
Phil Ware with Grady King give us insight on Jesus' example and command to forgive others as we pray for our own forgiveness.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-13
Phil Ware, with Chad Higgins, reminds us of the power of the simple words 'Forgive us our debts' and give us a daily practice to emphasize the power of these words.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-13
Phil Ware and Grady King bring us teaching and practical prayer strategies on praying for God's will to be done.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15 · Parousia
Phil Ware continues his series on Resurrection 2.0 and focuses this week on Jesus' return in the clouds which is guaranteed by his resurrection from the dead.
by Phil Ware · John 21 · Forgiveness
Phil Ware continues his series on Resurrection 2.0 focusing on Jesus' loving confrontation of Peter about his arrogance and failure and then restoring him back to ministry.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:1-12 · Resurrection
Phil Ware begins his series on Jesus' resurrection appearances called Resurrection 2.0
by Steve Hemphill · Deuteronomy 6 · Prayer
Steve Hemphill challenges us to rethink our role in spiritual warfare and calls on us to battle for the heart of our cities through prayer and prayer stakes.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 3:23 · Parenting · Mothers · Sin
Patrick Odum challenges us to look at sin, community involvement, engagement in the problems of our world, and what it means to be a citizen of the world in which we live.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Phil Ware reminds us to give thanks for all of our blessings!
by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Blessed · Bible · Thanksgiving
How is it that all the Thanksgiving Day’s of my past had come and I had forgotten to actually give thanks? Then I realized just how long of a list I was going to have!
by Phil Ware · Genesis 3-11
Phil Ware continues his series on the biblical view of women and God's plan to use Jesus' people to live out his purposes in his kingdom.
by Max Lucado · Mark 4:35-39
Max Lucado reminds us about finding ourselves about being in a perfect storm and receiving God's perfect peace.
by Max Lucado · Exodus 20:6
Max Lucado reminds us of the need and the blessing of obedience.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1-3 · Adoption
Phil Ware shares a powerful story about his foster grandson and how that helps us understand what it means to be adopted into God's family.
by Max Lucado · Matthew 14 · Repentance
Max Lucado reminds of what is necessary when we have failed publicly and why it is necessary.
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 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 Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity
Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.
by Phil Ware · John 15:15
Phil Ware reminds us that in Jesus, we are friends, and our friendships reach around the world, across cultures, and unite us in one family.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake
Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:1-20 · Demons
Phil Ware reminds us the battle we are in with Satan with our lives and how Jesus can end our bondage to him.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:20-21 · Promises
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that God keeps his promises and Jesus is the ultimate proof that God's promises can be trusted!
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