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Feb 25

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  macnut liked a text contribution Body-Mind connection by macnut

  God asks us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, and then talks about the renewing of our MIND. Maybe it's a chicken and egg thing, but I find I can focus on God when I am serving him wit… Read more »

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Jan 27

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  macnut liked a text contribution Who was listening to Jesus? by macnut

  Jesus had been telling his disciples for awhile that he was going to suffer and die and then be raised to life. The disciples were not really listening to Jesus, however. They would try to change he s… Read more »

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Jan 13

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  macnut liked a text contribution Jesus as means to an end by macnut

  A I read Luke 23, it seemed that everyone wanted Jesus for some other reason than he came for. Pilot to appease the Jews and improve political relations with Herod. Herod wanted Jesus for amusement an… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution God's judgement = letting us have our own way by macnut

  Many times,, it seems that God's judgement for someone is simply letting them have their own way, and reaping the fruit of their choices. In other words, if we act as if our happiness can be foun… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution What God takes pleasure in.... by macnut

  When a person turns from his ways and lives. This is right in line with John 3:17, in that Jesus came not to condemn us, but to save us. Ezekiel makes it clear that it our ways that leads to our destr… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Why faith and works go together by macnut

  A good way to determine what I really believe is my actions. Do I believe that a chair is sturdy? Then I will sit on it without hesitation. Do I really believe that daily time with God is vital? If t… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Be authentic by macnut

  Jesus wants us to be real and authentic in the way we live. If my word is true, why would I need to swear to the truth...was I lying otherwise? Live in the now and be aware of your feelings, not afrai… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution The wrath of God..thank God! by macnut

  God's wrath is slow....very slow to be revealed. Why? Because he loves us and wants all to have time to know HIm. Thank you God, for your patience and mercy! Thank you for coming to save the worl… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Heaven by macnut

  All I can say is, read Heaven, Randy Alcorn's book. Whether you agree or not, your thoughts about heaven will change. What a wonderful place God is preparing for us! Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Tailored Temptation by macnut

  The Devil is a master at knowing how to tempt us. When he tempted Jesus, he tailored the temptation to Jesus. The temptation was about timing. He was very hungry, and would soon have food. It would ha… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Alone in Prayer by macnut

  Jesus had just found out about John's death and wanted to be alone to pray. The crowd would not let him, and he felt compassion for them and worked all day healing and teaching. Late that evening… Read more »

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  macnut liked a text contribution Telling stories... by macnut

  Jesus always taught about the kingom of God in parables. He never explained what they meant (except to the disciples), and we are still debating what some meant to this day. Why did he do this? I don&… Read more »

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