The Teachable Heart

As a culture slips further away from biblical teaching, we should become more out of alignment within that culture. 

We walk a path of ruin, or one of peace, hope, and love.  Which one are you on?

Are you willing to sacrifice a little comfort to see others come tofaith in Christ?

Good hermeneutics requires us not to use a single verse to form conclusions about large topics (such as God's love); we must consider the totality of Scripture's teachings on a subject. 

Politics should not cloud the message of the gospel. 

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive…” (Proverbs 15:2, HCSB) 

When Jesus stood silent, Pilate stood amazed.    

Paul picked himself up, dusted himself off, and quickly got his nose back to the grindstone. 

Jesus stood silent through much of His trial, but when it came to His deity, He broke that silence.

In a wayward culture, may we stand firm in faith, and go forth in love.

Based upon Jonah's response to Nineveh's repentance, this message reminds us that anger is not always wrong, but it's not always right either.

It's only when we forget God's mercy upon for us that we can wish God's judgment upon others.

“The prize of Christianity is not heaven, it's God.” (Keith Gibson) Note: I inadvertently stated one quote was Romans 21:11; it should be Revelation 21:11.

Sometimes, keeping silent is the wisest thing we can do.

He deserved execution, but he was invited into the royal household.

You (along with your heart, soul, mind, and heart) were NOT created to see the multitude of images in the news today. 

Transformation begins when application takes root. 

God's Spirit wants us to learn, understand, and remember God's Word.

What most of us likely need is not more activity, but more rest – for the body and the mind.

Don't put too much stock in your ability to stand, you're weaker than you think.

There's a tremendous difference in knowing ABOUT Godand actually knowing Him.

Influencing our culture for Christ won't just happen.  We must be willing to work at it.

In the face of mankind's advances, God has not surrendered any of His sovereignty.

Jesus was excluded and rejected in His day, and we areinvited to walk to Him outside the camp as well. 

There really is no such thing as a sin that doesn't impact others.

When we're wrapped up in any sort of disobedience toGod, we inevitably begin to distance ourselves from Him.

When you're unsure how to pray, take comfort in the fact that the Spirit and the Son are praying on your behalf.   

Following Christ should include fishing for others.

The people kept sinning, so animals kept dying, and the priests kept standing.

God blessed Ezra because of Ezra's approach to God's Word.

On at least two occasions in the New Testament, we are told to make the most of every opportunity. 

Daily surrender – it's the key to daily victory

Jesus didn't attempt to walk this earth alone, and neither should we! 

Why are you walking when you can fly? 

Israel's obvious guilt was met by God's equallyobvious grace.

We are each to seek and pursue peace within the house of God.

As you face your earthly struggles, remember, God Almighty, the Lord of Heaven's Armies is with you! 

King Jehoshaphat set an example that is a good pattern for us to follow when difficulty overtakes us.

Despite our waywardness, God stands ready to take us back.

Expecting God to take away every hardship is bound to lead to disappointment.

There can be a quick slide from innocent inquiry to doing things you'd never imagined.

There are many opportunities to care for others – if we're willing to see them!

Scripture prescribes prayer as an antidote for our worries.

“I not only know who I am. I also know where I'm going."  (Billy Graham)

Just as there is only one road that will take you to the paradise that is Hilton Head Island, there's only one road which will take you to the Paradise that is heaven.

If God has granted you some wealth, don't boast about it.  Instead, be content to silently thank God for His many blessings. 

During the Last Supper, Jesus identified His blood as the Cup ofRedemption.

What could be worse than having never lived?

No parent, including God, enjoys watching their children make poor choices which need correction.

This one man made a tremendous impact in his culture for Christ.

“If I had to pick one religion that's most likely to be true, based on a blend of historical grounding, internal coherence, and transformative impact, Christianity would probably top the list.”  (ChatGPT)