The Teachable Heart

The Coming Storm 11.01.2025 2:51 ↓

Scripture says the storm’s-a-comin; it’s best we get prepared now.

When Caring (for Others) is Hard 10.01.2025 3:15 ↓

Jesus cared for others even while facing the reality of His upcoming death. Don't wait for circumstances to improve; help others now!

Journey to Writing, Part 3 - Full Circle 09.01.2025 3:07 ↓

After several years of teaching, I began writing my own lesson plans, and class members encouraged me to send the “gold nuggets” from those plans in a follow-up email to the group.  Those gold nuggets became The Teachable Heart devotions. 

Journey to Writing, Part 2 - The Reluctant Sub 08.01.2025 3:40 ↓

It all started when my wife talked me into substituting for our regular Sunday School teacher.

The Journey to Writing, Part 1 07.01.2025 3:51 ↓

People have a right to know who’s teaching them.  So here, at the request of a listener, is Part 1 of 3 in my journey to teaching and writing.

Let Other Dogs Eat 06.01.2025 3:13 ↓

Personal achievements and breaking records are nice, but humbly following Christ is better.

Leave Them Weeping 04.01.2025 3:03 ↓

Despite our culture’s never-ending message that we can do everything independently, the reality is we need one another. 

Most High or Lip Service? 03.01.2025 2:53 ↓

What place does God truly have in your life? 

Confronting Complacency 02.01.2025 2:58 ↓

Many people wrongly think that if they’re not actively antagonistic toward God, they will be “fine” in the end. 

A Tranquil Heart in a New Year 01.01.2025 2:42 ↓

Would you like to have inner peace in the New Year?  If so, surrender your whole being to His Spirit every day. 

Requirements of God 31.12.2024 2:46 ↓

What does God want from you?  We can start by acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.

Bicycles and Blessings 30.12.2024 3:22 ↓

It is more blessed to give than to receive.  We may accept it as true, but do we really believe it?

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 27.12.2024 3:50 ↓

Although translated into English in 1851, the carol dates back to the 8th or 9th Century. It speaks of Christ's first and second coming to Earth.

Cantique de Noel 25.12.2024 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.

The First Noel 24.12.2024 3:08 ↓

Do you know what “Noel” means?  You just might be surprised!

I Heard the Bells. Peace and Pain 23.12.2024 3:22 ↓

This carol started as a poem by one of America’s favorite writers, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and has one of the most meaningful backstories of any carol.

Breakfast is on Me 20.12.2024 3:02 ↓

The unexpected gift from beyond the grave reminded me of the blessing my extended family has been to me through the years.

Commended 19.12.2024 3:08 ↓

The word means more than we think. If you have repented of your sins and chosen to follow Christ, you will never be alone.

Angels We Have Heard on High 18.12.2024 3:05 ↓

Hundreds of years ago, shepherds in the hills of southern France had a Christmas Eve tradition of calling to one another from their respective hillsides. This song was how they called to one another.

Big Man, Bigger Heart 17.12.2024 3:15 ↓

His father’s influence changed his life, which changed the lives of countless others thereafter.

Go Tell It On the Mountain 16.12.2024 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!

Our "Want To" 14.12.2024 3:22 ↓

As the Lord increases your ability to give, pray that He will also increase your want to!

Jesus, Joyce, and Jail 13.12.2024 3:07 ↓

She invested her time and her treasure in the lives of the least. 

Wonderful Road Signs 12.12.2024 3:07 ↓

God’s “road signs” are wonderful displays of His love. 

Carol of the Bells 11.12.2024 3:10 ↓

Today, we know it as Carol of the Bells , but it didn’t start as a Christmas carol.