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 · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
Getting a chance to play Santa Claus opens up a deep joy and a reminder that we need to be Jesus to those around us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 12:1-2 · Leadership · Remember
We must remember those who have gone before us and learn the lessons they have left us!
by Mike Barres · Philemon 1:7 · Influence
Being nice is important if we are going to influence others.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35 · Quiet Time
We must guard and protect our sacred space, our time alone with God.
by Joe Bagby · Romans 6:1-14 · Conversion
Do your remember your special day of salvation?
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 12:18-22 · Worship
We need to remember that when we assemble, God joins us and it is a holy moment.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Witnessing
In your face christian bumper stickers are offensive and dont' work to help evangelism.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 3:13-15 · Witnessing
We must always be willing to speak up for Jesus!
by Russ Lawson · Romans 5:6-11
Taking a dog out for a walk proves to be a convicting moment about our stupidity in not staying close to God.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4 · Rapture · Parousia
The eternal part of us, our life, is hidden away with Christ in God and glory awaits.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · Christmas
Wouldn't the world be a better place if we lived as each day were Christmas?
by Mike Barres · Acts 6:1-8:10 · Faithfulness
The way we handle life's storms can be a powerful witness to those around us just like Stephen's life was.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:14-16 · Witnessing
We all need to be a little more ready and intentional about letting our light shine before others, but we also know and willingly bear the consequences.
by Mike Barres · Colossians 4:2-6 · Evangelism · Witnessing
We need to be sharing the gospel of Christ, God's mystery.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:15-17 · Evangelism · Witnessing
People need to see genuineness in Christians before they are going to listen to them about Jesus.
by Lynn Anderson · Colossians 1:13-14
The power of an anonymous motel room doesn't have to claim our purity or cause us to cave into sin.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 2:14-15 · Christian Living · Jesus · Example
Christians should be recognizable because their behavior and conduct match that of Jesus.
by Kelly Breece · 1 Kings 8:23 · Family · Character · Baby
God's authority, his love and discipline, are for our good and our blessing, not our punishment.
by Dave Cook · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Evangelism · Witnessing
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
by Russ Lawson · Luke 6:28 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Character
Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!
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