The Teachable Heart

Fall in Fear or Stand in Faith 21.10.2023 3:01 ↓

When the cultural tide threatens to sweep us away, the temptation is to throw in the towel and join the crowd.

Life Through Surrender 20.10.2023 2:50 ↓

In God’s economy, the path to ultimate victory is found in surrender.  It is only through our willing surrender to our Savior that we find life.

Metal Detectors and Rejoicing Angels 19.10.2023 3:09 ↓

In Luke 15, Jesus told three parables about things which were lost and the joy which resulted when they were found. 

An Inside Knob 18.10.2023 2:52 ↓

Jesus has done everything needed for us to experience fellowship with God.  But He will not kick the door down; the person inside must open it.

Hot Soup and Indebted Ears 17.10.2023 2:38 ↓

Good works often leave someone indebted enough to lend you his ears.

Blocks of Wood 16.10.2023 2:54 ↓

Are you bowing down to anything your own hands have created?

Surnamed by God 14.10.2023 3:09 ↓

One day we will share in all that belongs to our Heavenly Father – and that will be far more than enough! 

Into the Marketplace 13.10.2023 2:56 ↓

The early church took God’s message out of the religious buildings and into the marketplace of ideas.  Are you willing to do likewise?

Too Many Dishes 12.10.2023 3:21 ↓

Few people go into marriage and family life dreaming of sinks full of dishes, baskets full of clothes, and diapers full of poo.  Yet, those are the DAILY things family life guarantees.

Stark Contrast 11.10.2023 3:24 ↓

Light and dark form the starkest of contrasts, so get ready to shine!

Machashabah 10.10.2023 3:08 ↓

Working hard on a poor (or no) plan is like spinning your wheels.  

All Paths 09.10.2023 2:53 ↓

Each and every path God leads us on is ultimately for our good. 

Defeating Discouragement 07.10.2023 3:12 ↓

Ever get discouraged? Of course you do! How are we to deal with discouragement when it comes? A quick review of how God “came through” for you in the past is a good way to remind yourself of His good intentions toward you now.  Recalling the goodness of God returns the courage which the trials of life have stolen.

No Hint 06.10.2023 2:57 ↓

Little do we realize that our enemy is constantly seeking to wreak havoc with our lives. 

What Wrong? 05.10.2023 3:02 ↓

When distance opens up between us and God, it’s never God’s doing.

Driven Pegs 04.10.2023 3:16 ↓

We all need spiritually-mature people to help us grow in our faith. Find them. Lean on them (or a season). And then become them!

Bulging Walls 03.10.2023 3:12 ↓

Sin is like an oppressive weight which weakens the very foundation of our very lives.   

Do WHAT Again? 02.10.2023 3:21 ↓

The apostles did not see their fears and doubts as acceptable reasons to disobey.  Do you?

Nicknamed 30.09.2023 3:17 ↓

The apostles gave the man a new name which reflected his character. What do those closest to you see? What nicknames would best fit?

Unpacked 29.09.2023 2:59 ↓

Independent young adults must decide if they will claim their parents’ faith in Christ as their own.  Thereafter, they also will decide if faith will be the focal point on the main wall of their home, or if it will gather dust in a closet.

Relational Drain-O 28.09.2023 3:17 ↓

Frequently in conflict with those closest to you? Typically think it's mostly THEIR fault? Today's episode will look into this practical issue.

Better Than This? 27.09.2023 2:57 ↓

Find yourself living from one experience to another looking for satisfaction? Our worst day in heaven will outshine anything this world has to offer.  

Solving the Wrong Problems 26.09.2023 3:12 ↓

Reducing our carbon footprint won’t solve mankind’s problems.  The only real answer is for the created to return to their Creator.

Sound the Alarm! 25.09.2023 2:52 ↓

It’s not judgmental to sound an alarm for the lost; it’s actually very loving.  

Knowledge Balanced by Love 23.09.2023 2:54 ↓

All we gain in knowledge and understanding is not to replace our dependence on God, or our love for Him.