Oct 1

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Our minds are closed
    Sometimes I definitely feel that my mind is nailed shut! Even if God is evident to me, I can't understand all of scripture because of my intelligence. It's comforting to know that God desires to teach us the lessons we need for life. Read more »

May 14

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution True Dedication
    I don't think even leaders in ministry differ much from the prostitute talked about in this scripture. What a challenge for all of us to not want to just have a quick sexual fix, but to be dedicated to the wife of our youth. Great stuff! Read more »

May 13

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Disciples can be wicked
    To think that a disciple that close to Jesus was a thief even before he betrayed Christ. As we follow Christ, we must realize that there are possibilities of wickedness in our own lives as we follow more closely. Read more »
  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Unbelievers often fight God
    Opens my eyes a bit to read that back in those days (like today) many fought to make sure that a few didn't hear what Christ was doing. We're called to do the opposite, and it's a pleasure to have the opportunities we do. Read more »

May 5

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Mar 7

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Not an easy task
    A life following God is definitely not easy. No turning from sin, no tithing, no unselfishness? Sounds a bit easier to me, but I like walking the narrow path. Read more »

Feb 20

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution All lust - no love
    This is how I see our culture these days. All interested in lust, and some that even take up marriage and vow to love someone until death don't live up to their words. Read more »
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    godsmac added a text contribution No painkiller
    Jesus had no interest in a painkiller. I wonder if that was because He knew what He was ready to go through or had such courage to go through whatever pain was required to pay for our sins? Read more »

Feb 11

Feb 5

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Use it or abuse it?
    God's given us a clear understanding of the Word, but do we share it with others clearly? I believe this is also a great verse that backs up pastors and teachers using stories to share the truths......not change the original story, but how they guide others to it. Read more »

Feb 4

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution More at stake
    If the heart isn't in line with scripture, the mind and repetitive religion practice will get us nowhere quickly. I find myself nitpicking quite often - what a challenge! Read more »
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    godsmac added a text contribution It wasn't meant to be
    Do you ever get discouraged that many don't come to the Lord through your testimony or the time you give to spreading the truth? Great lesson in this verse on Jesus not being able to force the truth on others, with many that didn't respond to His message. Read more »

Jan 30

Jan 28

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Check out His portfolio
    What a challenge to let God shine through the work that we are prideful of. If people can't see God in our work, what good is it? If they cheer - may it be for His glory or how they see Him at work. Read more »
  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution God is on the market
    What are we selling? What are we desiring to make known? God's given us passions and talents, but if they hide God or even place Him behind the success of our efforts - we've lost! Read more »
  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution I need a new Mac
    This verse hits the nail on the head. If we haven't used what God's given us already to the fullest, how can we expect or desire to have something new. New computers, cars, houses, etc. May God be glorified to the greatest extent through what we are blessed with today! Read more »

Jan 27

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Painless childbirth
    After going through the birth of our three children, I can't wait to find out from the Lord how He was planning on Eve going through the same childbirth process without any pain? I'm sure she would have passed on the apple if she was aware of the pain that was coming......let alone the sin and grief? Read more »
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    godsmac added a text contribution A land of gold
    Sometimes I look around at what we've done, in large cities like the one I live in, wondering where all the original beauty has gone. This story of a land being known to house gold is interesting. I know there was rush to the west here for gold when settlers got here, but how beautiful was the original land? Read more »

Jan 24

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Personal angels
    To think that each one of us has a personal angel? Makes me wonder when the angel is assigned to us. If believer receive angels upon acceptance of the cross, or when this assignment takes place. Maybe I should just be thankful that myself and my family are protected like this? Read more »

Jan 15

  • godsmac
    godsmac added a text contribution Free to talk
    The disciples had to keep their mouths shut after seeing God speak, but Christ made sure that they knew they could speak after He was raised from the dead. I'm glad we're free to talk today! Read more »