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 Ron Rose · Romans 8:15
Ron Rose talks about his adopted grand daughter Halle Grace and how important hugs are to her.
by Phil Ware · Luke 7:20 · Jesus
Phil Ware begins a series on Jesus called "Outside the Box" and challenges us to follow Jesus and ask the question, "Who is this man?" because it is the most important question in the world.
by Brian McCutchen · Genesis 22:14 · Trust
Brian McCutchen reminds us that life is full of surprises and many of them unwanted, but in the middle of the surprises is Yahweh-Jirah, the God who provides for us.
by Larry Davies · John 8:12 · Satan · Saved
Larry Davies reminds us of the power of a story about lighthouses and how Jesus is our lighthouse.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:10 · Mission
Phil Ware writes about a group of young men and young women interning in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and the cultural and racial melting pot that is the church.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 12:11 · Father's Day
Russ Lawson writes about finding a book with a special inscription for fathers, dads, that reminds us that changing the world comes at a cost and so we step up to the plate and do what a dad is supposed to do.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 3:16 · Time
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the value of small increments of time used wisely to make an eternal difference by doing the small things in the lives of others that bless, encourage, and support them.
by Phil Ware · Acts 9:10 · Servant
Phil Ware reminds us that nothing we do in the Lord's name is insignificant, unimportant, or forgotten by God who loves us and remembers and rewards us for what we do.
by Greg Anderson · Mark 9:41 · Guidance · Guest
Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:45 · Greed · God's Will
Rubel Shelly weighs in on the tragedy in Oklahoma, our easy explanations, and our overuse of the word just.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:15 · Life
Tom Norvel reminds us that life happens quickly, fast, and if we are not careful, we can get so busy that we miss life in all its fullness, abundance, and joy.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:15 · Reconcile · Reconciliation
Phil Ware talks about what to do when relationships are shattered and how it feels easier to trade in those relationships for new ones, but asks if this is really smartest and if it honors Christ and our walk with God.
by Bill Brant · Job 19:25 · Trust
Trusting is a level higher than believing. Trusting God means that we not only believe in Him but that we know without a doubt that he will do what he says and will do it with our best interest at heart.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:14 · Encourage
Phil Ware begins a short series on Untold Stories from the Bible and shares the story of Onesiphorus refreshing Paul while he was in prison.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:37 · Forgiveness · Race
Rubel Shelly reminds us that behind the great 42 of Jackie Robinson was a heart of faith and willingness to honor Jesus in the way he dealt with injustice, hatred, and prejudice.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:20 · Relationship
Christianity is more than a set of rules no one can follow. It is about a relationship with Jesus.
by Rick Brown · Ezekiel 18:31 · Heart
Rick Brown reminds us that what we need is a heart transplant from God so our heartbeat is that of Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 3:19 · Love
Rubel Shelley takes a look at coach Scott Nagy of South Dakota State and sees a great slogan: play like you are loved.
by Phil Ware · Acts 26:12 · Personhood · Pentecost
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story focusing on the early chapters of Acts and the coming of the Spirit and the work done in the name of Jesus!
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Easter
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Easter is not over as long as Jesus' followers, Christians, his disciples, live out the evidence of his resurrection in their lives by the way they treat others.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series that parallels The Story and he brings us to the resurrection of Jesus through the humiliation of his disciples and himself and tying his message to the garments of Jesus.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · Good News
The crucifixion and resurrection are at the heart of the good news of Jesus. He came to this world, was rejected and killed, then overcame death and the grave. One day he will come again, and God will judge the world through him. Those who have put their
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly takes us to El Paso and shares a story that will warm our hearts about a coach, a boy, a team, and good sportsmanship.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story by looking at Peter's confession of Jesus and how Jesus takes flawed, broken, messed-up people and builds his church that is unstoppable.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 5:2 · Second Coming
We know that Jesus will come again. We have to get ready.
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