The Teachable Heart

Grief and pain can cloud our view of God. 

While Paul’s decision was a fateful one, it was not a mistake.

If we truly believe what we claim to believe, we should feel some compulsion to tell others. 

Upon what basis do you expect to enter heaven? (BTW, the reference should be Ephesians 2:8-9, not 9-10 as I incorrectly stated in the audio).

If we wait until all of our questions are fully answered, we won’t serve Him at all in this lifetime.

Where is your focus?  Upon temporary things that are seen?  Or eternal things which are not?

We’re to share God’s message of grace with others; God alone will judge them.

You don’t need to be a pastor or priest to proclaim God’s truth to others.

We wear the name of Christ everywhere we go; are we wearing it in a manner worthy of Him?

Naaman’s physical condition is a picture of the spiritual condition which plagues each of us.

Refusing to acknowledge hardships and personal doubts doesn’t make us holier; it makes us out of touch, and unrelatable to a lost and hurting world. 

Will you love this world enough to be unlike it?

When God's people stepped out of line, He called them on it

“Humility’s presence leads to anxiety’s absence.” (Allistair Begg)

This thing that God calls "wicked" might just surprise us.

If the fundamental truths established by God crumble, a righteous culture will crumble as well. 

We’re not simply to stand our ground; we’re to plant our ground.

The answer to our despair is belief. 

Even painful events reinforce the truthfulness of Scripture. 

Every good thing we want in a home can be found in God.

As you travel through this life are you packing for yourself or for others? Listen, and it will make sense!

I’m not aware of any passage in Scripture that encourages Christians to be less serious about their faith. 

Who or what will you lean on during times of real need?

The “many bodies” who rose to new life testified to the amazing power and promise found in following Jesus.  Yet it’salso telling that none of their names are given to us. 

By NOT saving Himself, Jesus saved countless others!  

The soldiers were professionals; they’d likely been involved in hundreds of crucifixions.  For them, this was justanother day at the office – until it wasn’t.

Whether you are suffering emotionally, relationally, or physically, your Savior understands your pain.

Whether we admit it or not, each of us is simply passing through this lifetime. 

God occasionally gives us glimpses of His eternal promises.

Sharing the ministry load with others helps multiple the Kingdom.

When we cling to something, we are declaring there’s a threat of great loss should we let go. 

The cultural slide was slow at first, but has really picked up speed.

Sitting and waiting did not seem like an option.  Yet waiting is exactly what God had them do.

Peace may not be possible if the terms of peace are not compatible with biblical principles related to truthand holiness.

Their examples teach us that what makes us acceptable to God is not a life lived perfectly, but a genuine faith in Him. 

When one part of the body thrives, the entire body does as well.

Faith leads to obedience, even when the request from God is difficult or makes no sense.

God will reward those who pursue Him earnestly. 

Even during dark days we can live in such a way as to please the Lord.

Faith is not a lack of critical thinking and reason.  Instead, faith is the answer to life’s questions when critical thinking and reason come up short. 

God has His eye on you for good. 

While we may fool others for a time, God has “luminol” vision – He sees all of our bloody footprints. 

Faith allows us to walk with God and obey Him over the course of a lifetime.

Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted by God, but Cain’s was not?

Following men can lead to the crushing judgment of God.

Only after addressing entrance into heaven did Jesus mention “greatness” there. 

To trust in ourselves and others instead of God is silly and senseless.

You and I are broken.  But God colors with broken crayons. 

Those who serve Christ greatly may be greatly tested in ways those on the sidelines are not.

In addition to their ceaseless activity, ants appear to be fearless.  So, be like ants!