The Teachable Heart

If you're married, you are in a difficult relationship.  No if's, and's, but's, or maybe's.

Followers of Christ always have reasons to be optimistic – we simply need to look at the right things. 

If you struggle to be generous, evaluate if it might be more a matter of trust than of budget. 

There are some things people simply cannot comprehend without divine help.

When you're doing battle with a temptation to sin – Jesus is ready to run to your aide.

Migdal Eder.  You've heard of it; you just don't know thatyou have! 

The shepherds and wise men remind us Jesus came to save all.

It written by a wine peddler, set to music by a Jew, banned by the church, kept alive by the common man, and a source of peace among warring troops.

It began on a quiet hillside outside a tiny village in Austria. 

Based on Psalm 98, Isaac Watts' classic “Joy to the World” was written about Christ's 2nd coming, not His birth. 

Although translated into English in 1851, the carol dates back to the 8th or 9th Century.

The song originated as a spiritual, dating back to at least 1865.  Since then, it's implored God's children to share His good news with everyone, everywhere!

If Jesus was not the Son of God through a miraculous event, then He was simply the son of another imperfect man. 

We'd be foolish to place our assurance in ourselves; and thankfully, we don't have to.

The purpose of the bright light in the sky was to direct the wise men to the brightest of lights in the manger. 

If Christmas is going to overwhelm us, let it be with the wonder that God loved us enough to enter the world to save us. 

The phrase goes further back than you likely know. And it teaches us that our selfish actions muddy someone else's water. 

The story is more than a demonstration of God's life-giving power; it a story of hope.

God is with us in every common place, at every common time.

In response to their concerns about Jesus stealing his thunder, John replied, “He must become greater; I must become less”(John 3:30). May that be our cry as well.

It was a 911 call she never thought she would make. 

If each of us had a manufacturing tag sewn onto us, those tags would all say, “Handmade in Heaven. 

If we're not super vigilant about our relationship with Christ, we'll drift from Him and His grace.

While the Disciples' fear drove them into hiding, Joseph's fear drove him into action. 

If we base our conclusions about God on theoutcomes we receive, our relationship with Him will be tossed to and fro by our circumstances. 

Callousness will drive us away from human need; compassion will drive us toward it.

In the minds of the crowd, the blind men were responsible for their condition; therefore, they were unworthy to receive mercy or help. 

The day is coming when there will be no “Black Friday” because there will not be one single thing that any of us will ever need again.  

Too much attention on our work, our hobbies, our possessions, or other people and we'll quickly be pulled off center from God.

Because Jesus is unchanging, the “rules” for our salvation don't change.

If you're expectation is that most people will eagerly listen as you attempt to spread God's Word, you're likely to bedisappointed. 

To those who are thinking of walking away from the faith, the Book of Hebrews says, “Don't give up!”

“He's got the whole world in His hands” is pretty good theology after all.

God has more for us than a great job, a nice house, a new car, or even afantastic family.

We have a “speaking God” who consistently reaches out to the people He created.

Rest is the outcome for those who “dwell” in the shelter of God.

There are three types of faith in Christ, struggling, clinging, andresting.  Which do you have?

Many of our pursuits are not immoral, but they may be fruitless.

A significant percentage of today's young adults are approaching marriage not as a lifelong commitment, but as a “test drive.” 

Lost resources are bad; but lost souls are much worse.  Which are more important to you?

Frequently, the person in the wrong won't take the first step toward making things right.  Will you be the bigger person? 

Quickly, completely, frequently, undeservedly, mercifully, and without causing us shame. That's how God has forgiven us. How are you forgiving others?

He never had biological children. But he was a father to thousands. 

God not only forgives us with urgency, He also wants to restore us to a right relationship with Him immediately. 

We all listen to someone. To whose voice are you listening?

We are not the treasure; God's powerful message of forgiveness within us is!

We won't carry a heavy burden if we don't first accept it as God's will for us.

Sinning is like buying everything on credit.  It may be fun in the moment – but eventually the bills come due!

Sin is first and foremost against God because God defines what sin is.

Like any designer/creator, Jesus has a purpose foreverything He created.

Don't mistake popularity with being correct.