The Teachable Heart

Reward, Punishment, or Gift? 09.11.2024 3:34 ↓

Sex is a gift from God; it is not to be used as a reward or punishment

Special Announcement, Volume 5! 08.11.2024 2:03 ↓

Volume 5 of The Teachable Heart devotional book series is available NOW at Amazon.com!

To Respond or Not Respond - That is the Question! 08.11.2024 3:25 ↓

Are we to answer a fool or not? Listen for some insight.

Rages, Rashes, and Regrets 07.11.2024 3:27 ↓

Rage and rash actions lead to regret; reason leads to safety and peace.

Caught Up in the Confusion 06.11.2024 3:06 ↓

When enraged, learn to show restraint.  (BTW, Luke wrote the Book of Acts, not Paul - as I wrongly stated in the recording)!

Turn the Face 05.11.2024 3:10 ↓

God continues to speak today.  Are we listening? 

Drawn by Compassion 04.11.2024 3:27 ↓

Jesus wasn’t repulsed by sinful people – He was drawn to them out of compassion.

Standing Firm During Uncertainty 02.11.2024 2:54 ↓

The ability to stand firm, without fear, depends entirely on Who or what we trust in.

Following the Faultless 01.11.2024 2:45 ↓

Too often, we make our faith about becoming “one of us” instead of becoming “one of His.”

Pulled Aside 31.10.2024 3:10 ↓

Correction should usually be done in private, and accompanied by a lot of love and reassurance.

The Dictator 30.10.2024 2:53 ↓

In a sense, we all live under a dictator. 

AK-47 or the Love of Christ? 29.10.2024 3:22 ↓

In the war-torn area, the pastor had to choose between an AK-47 and the love of Christ.

Redirected 28.10.2024 3:14 ↓

Feeling lost and adrift?  If so, allow God to redirect your heart back into His love and patience.

Hands, Hearts, and Hurricanes 26.10.2024 2:56 ↓

“Good works often leave someone indebted enough to lend you his ears.” (Charles Stanley)

Godly Boasting 25.10.2024 3:01 ↓

If we know God through faith in His Son, Jesus, we do have something to boast about.

Stop, Look, and Listen 24.10.2024 2:58 ↓

Rest for our souls is possible, even in a culture that has turned its back against the Lord.

Dulcis Gallio 23.10.2024 3:20 ↓

God is sovereign and can use the civic leaders of our day, even secular ones, to achieve His purposes.

Higher Ways, Better Thoughts 22.10.2024 3:10 ↓

God’s ways are not only higher than ours; they are far better! (BTW, the context will amaze you)!

Forgetting God and Fearing Men 21.10.2024 3:01 ↓

Our fear of men is often caused by forgetting the faithfulness of God.

God Will Make Clear 19.10.2024 3:13 ↓

Many people are hesitant to share their faith because they take on their responsibility and God’s.

The Teacher's Classroom 18.10.2024 2:50 ↓

Suffering is God’s most effective classroom; we can learn much there, if we’ll patiently sit at His feet.   

Vulnerability Assessment 17.10.2024 3:07 ↓

We all have areas in which we’re vulnerable to Satan’s attacks.  When was the last time you honestly assessed yours? 

Welcome or Walls? 16.10.2024 3:08 ↓

Does a nation have a right to keep foreigners out? 

Balanced Love 15.10.2024 2:42 ↓

At times, the most loving thing we can do for others is to warn them that they are living outside the will of God. 

A Path or a Posture? 14.10.2024 3:10 ↓

Scripturally, God’s plan for your life is NOT a career path but the posture of your heart.