The Teachable Heart

Sharpened by the "Hell Cat"? 03.01.2026 3:17 ↓

19 years of marriage to Mary prepared Lincoln for the difficulties he would face as our 16th, and greatest, President. 

The Redundancy of a Difficult Marriage 02.01.2026 3:13 ↓

If you’re married, you are in a difficult relationship.  No if’s, and’s, but’s, or maybe’s.

Where We Look 01.01.2026 3:01 ↓

Followers of Christ always have reasons to be optimistic – we simply need to look at the right things. 

Budget or Trust? 31.12.2025 3:16 ↓

If you struggle to be generous, evaluate if it might be more a matter of trust than of budget. 

Things Beyond 30.12.2025 3:00 ↓

There are some things people simply cannot comprehend without divine help.

Willing and Able 29.12.2025 3:13 ↓

When you’re doing battle with a temptation to sin – Jesus is ready to run to your aide.

Migdal Eder 27.12.2025 3:12 ↓

Migdal Eder.  You've heard of it; you just don’t know thatyou have! 

Shepherds and Kings 26.12.2025 2:39 ↓

The shepherds and wise men remind us Jesus came to save all.

Cantique de Noel 24.12.2025 2:40 ↓

It written by a wine peddler, set to music by a Jew, banned by the church, kept alive by the common man, and a source of peace among warring troops.

Silent and Holy 23.12.2025 2:56 ↓

It began on a quiet hillside outside a tiny village in Austria. 

The Accidental Classic 20.12.2025 3:09 ↓

Based on Psalm 98, Isaac Watts’ classic “Joy to the World” was written about Christ’s 2nd coming, not His birth. 

Go Tell it on the Mountain 18.12.2025 2:40 ↓

The song originated as a spiritual, dating back to at least 1865.  Since then, it’s implored God’s children to share His good news with everyone, everywhere!

Her Virginity Matters 16.12.2025 3:23 ↓

If Jesus was not the Son of God through a miraculous event, then He was simply the son of another imperfect man. 

Self or Savior? 15.12.2025 3:37 ↓

We’d be foolish to place our assurance in ourselves; and thankfully, we don’t have to.

Hymn #254 13.12.2025 2:40 ↓

The purpose of the bright light in the sky was to direct the wise men to the brightest of lights in the manger. 

Exceedingly Great Joy! 12.12.2025 2:58 ↓

If Christmas is going to overwhelm us, let it be with the wonder that God loved us enough to enter the world to save us. 

Muddy the Waters 11.12.2025 2:46 ↓

The phrase goes further back than you likely know. And it teaches us that our selfish actions muddy someone else’s water. 

Dem Dry Bones 10.12.2025 3:06 ↓

The story is more than a demonstration of God’s life-giving power; it a story of hope.

Common Places and Times 09.12.2025 3:12 ↓

God is with us in every common place, at every common time.

S.D.G. 08.12.2025 3:02 ↓

In response to their concerns about Jesus stealing his thunder, John replied, “He must become greater; I must become less”(John 3:30). May that be our cry as well.

A Change in Plans 06.12.2025 2:53 ↓

It was a 911 call she never thought she would make. 

Handmade in Heaven 05.12.2025 2:41 ↓

If each of us had a manufacturing tag sewn onto us, those tags would all say, “Handmade in Heaven. 

Pay Attention 04.12.2025 3:03 ↓

If we’re not super vigilant about our relationship with Christ, we’ll drift from Him and His grace.

Take (Joseph's) Courage 03.12.2025 3:07 ↓

While the Disciples’ fear drove them into hiding, Joseph’s fear drove him into action. 

Still Good? 02.12.2025 3:21 ↓

If we base our conclusions about God on theoutcomes we receive, our relationship with Him will be tossed to and fro by our circumstances.