The Teachable Heart

Receiving None 01.09.2022 2:44 ↓

Is there a time to turn down a generous offer?

Listening to Reason 31.08.2022 3:06 ↓

Naaman may have been a hothead initially, but I’ve got to hand it to him, despite his anger, he listened to reason.

Unmet Expectations 30.08.2022 2:51 ↓

Do you have expectations of how God should act in certain circumstances? What do you do when God doesn’t meet your expectations?

An Unexpected Option 29.08.2022 3:19 ↓

How are we to treat those who mistreat us?  Today, we'll consider Naaman's servant girl.  She is a tremendous example of wishing God’s best on our worst enemies.

A Mixed Bag 27.08.2022 3:18 ↓

Life is a mixed bag where we advance in some areas, while experiencing setbacks in others.

God's Loving Discipline 26.08.2022 3:10 ↓

As earthly parents correct their children, so God disciplines His.

To Our Advantage 25.08.2022 2:52 ↓

Our job is to share the gospel. The Spirit’s job is to convince people the gospel is true, and that they need it.

Devout in the Drought 24.08.2022 3:39 ↓

Never think that what we have to offer is too small for God to use.

Act First, Feel Later 23.08.2022 2:55 ↓

Is love a feeling or an action?  Are you waiting for a warm fuzzy toward others before you act?

Where's the Happy Ending? 22.08.2022 3:07 ↓

There is not always a happy ending, but there is always a faithful, loving God.

A Single Sunbeam 20.08.2022 2:54 ↓

“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” – Francis of Assisi

Old-Fashioned or New-Fangled? 19.08.2022 3:09 ↓

Is Christianity "too old" to be relevant today?  Let me assure you that in 64AD, Christianity wasn’t “old-fashioned.”

Individuals Matter! 18.08.2022 2:38 ↓

From the hairs on your head, to the tears on your cheeks, every detail of your life matters to God.

The World's Hatred 17.08.2022 3:37 ↓

When push comes to shove, in their unbelieving state, the world will choose sin, pride, and independence above us or Christ.

Who Failed? 16.08.2022 3:28 ↓

Ever struggle accepting the "unacceptable"?  In many stories, Happily Ever After is not the outcome God has written.

Among My Own People 15.08.2022 2:53 ↓

Ever struggle with contentment?  If so, you're not alone!  

Priorities or Afterthoughts 13.08.2022 3:07 ↓

Are thankfulness and worship priorities or afterthoughts?

Lasting Fruit 12.08.2022 3:28 ↓

Only God’s Word and the souls of men will last into eternity. Therefore, it only makes sense to invest in those things.

Kill Joy or Mill Joy? 11.08.2022 3:15 ↓

Obeying God, giving up sinful ways, and using our time to serve Him are not ways to kill joy, but to mill joy.

Ask Whatever? 10.08.2022 2:54 ↓

Ever heard "no" to some prayer requests?  We must have the correct context in mind to contemplate Christ’s “blank check.”

Pruning with a Purpose 09.08.2022 3:11 ↓

When God “cuts us back” it’s for our good – even when it doesn’t feel that way.

Vines, Branches, and Fruit 08.08.2022 3:14 ↓

Like any gardener, God wants to see fruit, and He keeps a watchful eye over His garden.

A Different Kind of Peace 06.08.2022 3:10 ↓

The only real peace available in a world like ours comes from knowing we are complete in Christ.

Orphans No More! 05.08.2022 3:32 ↓

If you love Christ, rest assured you have His Father’s love too.

Keeping His Commands 04.08.2022 2:55 ↓

Keeping is not just obeying, but also preserving.