Mike Mahony

  • Catholocism?

    This passage makes me think of Catholocism when it refers to tradition learned by rote. My idea of Christianity is a relationship with Christ, not a set of rules.

    Created 2 months ago

    Isaiah 29:13 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-02-24

  • Three strands

    This is something to remember about relationships. Those without Christ as a part of the relationship are not as strong as those with Him involved.

    Created 3 months ago

    Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NASB)

  • Lasts forever

    This passage reminds me that our salvation is not something we can lose. Everything God does lasts forever. That's a huge comfort.

    Created 3 months ago

    Ecclesiastes 3:14 (NASB)

  • The appointed time

    An important point for impatient humans to remember is that there is an appointed time for everything. We are always in such a hurry that we forget that everything happens on God's timeline not our own.

    Created 3 months ago

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge

    2012-02-24

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2012-01-31

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2012-01-30

  • Who does this today?

    This brought to mind an interesting (to me) thought. Who teaches these things to us today? Who helps us discern what is right and what is wrong?

    Created 5 months ago

    Ezekiel 44:23 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2012-01-02

  • Never look back

    The lesson here is to never look back when the Lord rescues you. When you accepted Christ as Lord and Savior, you repented. Repentance means to turn away from sin, so why are you continually turning back…

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 19:26 (NASB)

  • Lot's actions

    This is so common. We know what we should do, but we do not do it. We are either heading towards God or away from Him. This situation exemplifies this point. Lot is now outside the gates of Sodom, having…

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 19:1 (NASB), Genesis 19:2 (NASB)

  • Anything possible for the Lord

    After hearing Sarah's reaction, God asks if there is anything He cannot do. The point is clear. The Creator can do anything, so when He makes a promise, plan on it coming to bear.

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 18:13 (NASB), Genesis 18:14 (NASB)

  • God's promise of a son

    God makes a promise to Abraham that he and Sarah will have a son, Isaac. Sarah has a difficult time believing this. It is a common response we have to God's promises. We cannot seem to have enough faith…

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 18:10 (NASB)

  • Walking with God

    God promised Abraham that any who,walk with Him and do his will shall enter into a covenant with Him.

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 17:1 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2012-01-01

  • blessing

    Abraham's descendants destined to bless the entire world.

    Created 5 months ago

    Genesis 12:1 (NASB), Genesis 12:2 (NASB), Genesis 12:3 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2010-12-24

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2010-12-24