The Teachable Heart

The Competition for Time 05.07.2022 3:28 ↓

Parents have a lot of competition for their children’s time – and they’re losing.

The Cost 02.07.2022 2:48 ↓

If our service doesn’t cost us something, it really isn’t a sacrifice.

Eager Service 01.07.2022 3:12 ↓

In God’s economy, the way “up” is to go “low” in humble service.

At the Plow 30.06.2022 2:56 ↓

What can we learn from the fact that Elisha was plowing a field with called by God into the ministry?  For one thing, work is presented as a good, honorable, and necessary part of life.

All Eyes 29.06.2022 2:41 ↓

A man or woman after God’s heart should face their responsibilities head-on, not passively push them on to the back burner.

The Same Train 28.06.2022 2:32 ↓

What can we learn from the California man who got hit by the same train twice in two weeks? Let’s find out together!

Who Is It? 27.06.2022 3:06 ↓

Judas called himself a disciple, but in his heart he was far from Christ.  But nobody suspected a thing...

A God of Judgment and Mercy 25.06.2022 2:34 ↓

Elijah and Elisha. Together, the two prophets paint a balanced picture of God.

Overlooked 24.06.2022 2:56 ↓

For most of us, God’s plan is to live a life of faithful service without much (if any) notoriety.

A Marriage Toolkit 23.06.2022 4:03 ↓

Married?  Thinking about it?  Here are a few suggestions I’ve learned with (maybe from?) my wife over our 34 years together.

Lazy Love 22.06.2022 3:20 ↓

All of us get lazy in our relationships at times.  But there’s no room for lazy in earnest love.

Loving Presumptions 21.06.2022 2:54 ↓

It is loving to presume the best of one another, and then ask questions to clarify any areas of doubt.

Behavior or Heart? 20.06.2022 3:14 ↓

Our Father is willing to look past the behavior to the soul which needs to be found. Shouldn’t we be willing to do the same?

The Glory of Children 18.06.2022 2:59 ↓

It is a child’s honor to be descended from parents have has shown themselves to be wise, gentle, humble, and kind.

Pinned to the Top 17.06.2022 3:17 ↓

Keeping God as Lord of our lives requires us to intentionally “pin” Him to the top of our "wall" each day.

Bromodosis = Stinky Feet 16.06.2022 3:20 ↓

What did Jesus mean when He told Peter, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me?"  Let's find out together.

Tribes 15.06.2022 3:11 ↓

Do you only hang out with your "tribe" - those who think exactly as you do?  If anyone had a right to form an exclusive tribe it was Christ - but He didn't!

Many and Bitter 14.06.2022 3:06 ↓

An invitation to follow Christ is NOT an invitation to “Happily Ever After” – that’s a fairy tale which set us up for disillusionment.

Lay it Down 13.06.2022 3:27 ↓

Every time we say “yes” to our phones (which apparently is much of the time), we are saying “no” to everything, and everybody, else!

Jezebel's Table 11.06.2022 3:11 ↓

Corrupt, godless governments are nothing new. If God remained sovereign during Ahab and Jezebel’s term, He can handle any world leaders!

Ashamed of Being Ordinary 10.06.2022 3:14 ↓

In stark contrast to self-absorption which leads to nowhere, Scripture points us to a much better alternative – one of self-denial and an increasing concern for others.

The Greater Need 09.06.2022 3:15 ↓

Agape compels us to look beneath the surface in order to see the greater need.

Beyond the Exception 08.06.2022 3:09 ↓

Made a major mistake in life?  When we’ve tripped and fallen, may we remember that there’s life beyond the failure.

Can't, Shouldn't, Evil, Fear 07.06.2022 2:48 ↓

Ever wonder why evil rules the day?  If so, take a listen.  We cannot simply apply non-spiritual solutions to spiritual problems.

Love or Duty? 06.06.2022 3:31 ↓

The older brother was obedient, he was faithful, he served his father. He was all about doing his daddy’s business. But he somehow missed his daddy’s heart in the process.