The Teachable Heart

Calloused or Compassionate? 01.12.2025 2:59 ↓

Callousness will drive us away from human need; compassion will drive us toward it.

Cultural Assumptions 29.11.2025 2:57 ↓

In the minds of the crowd, the blind men were responsible for their condition; therefore, they were unworthy to receive mercy or help. 

No More "Black Fridays" 28.11.2025 1:57 ↓

The day is coming when there will be no “Black Friday” because there will not be one single thing that any of us will ever need again.  

Eccentric? 26.11.2025 3:24 ↓

Too much attention on our work, our hobbies, our possessions, or other people and we'll quickly be pulled off center from God.

Forever the Same 25.11.2025 3:10 ↓

Because Jesus is unchanging, the “rules” for our salvation don’t change.

Hard as Flint 24.11.2025 3:15 ↓

If you’re expectation is that most people will eagerly listen as you attempt to spread God’s Word, you’re likely to bedisappointed. 

Don't Give Up! 22.11.2025 3:08 ↓

To those who are thinking of walking away from the faith, the Book of Hebrews says, “Don’t give up!”

Upheld 21.11.2025 3:10 ↓

“He’s got the whole world in His hands” is pretty good theology after all.

Heir and Creator 20.11.2025 3:03 ↓

God has more for us than a great job, a nice house, a new car, or even afantastic family.

He Speaks! 19.11.2025 3:09 ↓

We have a “speaking God” who consistently reaches out to the people He created.

Peace in the Storm 18.11.2025 3:15 ↓

Rest is the outcome for those who “dwell” in the shelter of God.

Resting Faith 17.11.2025 2:49 ↓

There are three types of faith in Christ, struggling, clinging, andresting.  Which do you have?

Worthless Things 15.11.2025 3:08 ↓

Many of our pursuits are not immoral, but they may be fruitless.

Starter Marriage 14.11.2025 2:57 ↓

A significant percentage of today’s young adults are approaching marriage not as a lifelong commitment, but as a “test drive.” 

Pleading for Perspective 13.11.2025 3:20 ↓

Lost resources are bad; but lost souls are much worse.  Which are more important to you?

Refuse or Reconcile? 12.11.2025 3:02 ↓

Frequently, the person in the wrong won’t take the first step toward making things right.  Will you be the bigger person? 

Killer Forgiveness 11.11.2025 2:55 ↓

Quickly, completely, frequently, undeservedly, mercifully, and without causing us shame. That's how God has forgiven us. How are you forgiving others?

The Children's Chocolate 10.11.2025 3:27 ↓

He never had biological children. But he was a father to thousands. 

Urgently Forgiven, Quickly Restored 08.11.2025 3:39 ↓

God not only forgives us with urgency, He also wants to restore us to a right relationship with Him immediately. 

Whose Voice? 07.11.2025 2:55 ↓

We all listen to someone. To whose voice are you listening?

Copper Cauldrons and Clay Jars 06.11.2025 3:20 ↓

We are not the treasure; God's powerful message of forgiveness within us is!

Bearing Intense Suffering 05.11.2025 2:55 ↓

We won’t carry a heavy burden if we don’t first accept it as God’s will for us.

The Forfeiture 04.11.2025 2:58 ↓

Sinning is like buying everything on credit.  It may be fun in the moment – but eventually the bills come due!

First and Foremost 03.11.2025 3:03 ↓

Sin is first and foremost against God because God defines what sin is.

A Crisis of Meaning 01.11.2025 3:32 ↓

Like any designer/creator, Jesus has a purpose foreverything He created.