The Teachable Heart

Another mass shooting; this one in my city.  What can be done?  What are the answers?  The only way to be truly safe in this lifetime is to be 100% prepared for the next!

Matt Maceira’s life was transformed by the gospel.  He was once a very active dope dealer.  But he is now known across the country as a “Hope Dealer.”  What a reminder that nobody is beyond the reach of God!

Worldly things may elude us, but God’s presence never will – find your joy in that!

In this story, the president was the one willing to help. People are looking for someone to extend kindness and gentleness to them. 

Wisdom is a wonderful thing.  But wisdom accompanied by the virtue of obedience is even better.

Unforgiveness runs against the teaching of Scripture, and it simply costs too much!

The angel's words to Cornelius teach us that God sees our prayers and service to Him as a genuine sacrifice; so stay at it!

The Lord’s answer often comes in a whisper.  So create some times of silence in which you can hear Him.

A “god” who is 100% comprehendible by our limited minds simply is not a very big god.

Your greatest need in the New Year is likely not physical, but spiritual. 

The Kingdom which is coming is far better than anything this world has to offer – even if it costs us everything to get it. 

I’ve come to believe that there is a distinct difference between saving faith and practical, day-to-day trust.

Without the help of Barnabas, Saul may never have reached his full potential for Christ. We all know people who could benefit from someone standing in the gap on their behalf. 

How do you overcome the “stink” of the world?  By leaving the pleasing aroma of Christ everywhere!  

We’ve broken no laws, but we’re going to jail just the same! If you're interested in helping our ministry serve another ministry, let me know!

Christ wants to heal more than our physical ailments; He wants to bring healing to our soul.  It does not matter how dirty, unclean, or unworthy others think we may be, Jesus welcomes those who come to Him in faith. 

Like many of us, this desperate woman tried everything possible to improve her situation before she turned to Christ.  Is Jesus your first option, or your last resort?

Many people today look at Christians and have no idea what they’re seeing.  It’s up to us to accurately tell them who we are and what we believe.

The story of the demon-possessed man described in Mark 5 beautifully illustrates the contrasting differences in Satan’s intentions for mankind and God’s.

Jesus told His disciples to beware of the teaching of the Pharisees.  Which teachings did He have in mind?  We’ll explore in this episode.

You have the power, in what you say, to give live to those around you.

What is the greatest threat to your marriage?  This answer may surprise you.

God’s Word says there will be two different dinner parties thrown at the end of time.  Each one of us will be at one of those two dinner tables.  At which table will you be seated? 

We can learn a great deal from the example of Philip, including obedience, enthusiasm, and the ability to lead people closer to Christ.

God desires us to make decisions which are based on truth, but which also bring peace and thevgreatest welfare to others.