Thank you for entrusting us with your “Made to Crave ” stories, struggles and questions. We are honored to pray this week for each of you and what you shared.
We had a hard time choosing between your great questions. So, we picked the most common ones this time. We didn’t go over our answers beforehand and I JJ surprised with his first one. I was thinking, “Wow, that’s not at all what I thought you were gonna say.” It’ll be fun to hear your thoughts. And your comments today (even if you don’t have time to watch them all) will be entered into the drawing for the “Made to Crave” bundle that includes a book, DVD set and participant’s guide. So, here we go. Welcome to our house!
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Thank you both for all the encouragement. The MTC book has really touched my soul and not just because of food. I craved "family" from such a young age that I ended up a "Modern Day Woman at the Well" and still suffer the consequences. I'm very thankful for yours and Lysa's blog and books. [email protected]
I am working hard to get my husband to eat better. By making meals that are healthy, I feel like I am helping him in some small way at least. Thank you for helping me help him!
Mary B.
You all did a great job. I really appreciate all everyone is doing to keep us encouraged. It's great.
Hi Renee and JJ,
I really enjoyed your Q&A; session…thank you so much for taking the time. The questions were great and the answers were so helpful. Strongholds are a tough issue! With Gods loving knowledge and gentle direction, through patience and perseverance, we can succeed. Thank you again for your advice and dual perspectives. I'm looking forward to your next Q&A; session.
God Bless Both of You,
Kathy Grenew (facebook friend)
Thank you Renee & JJ for taking the time to share your answers to these questions. It was so wonderful to hear from both of you. It would be great if you can do this in the future.
I have been so encouraged through the MTC study and all the input from the Proverbs 31 gals and their blogs, that my focus from initially wanting to lose a few pounds has transformed into a desire to obey God in all areas of my life where cravings exist. I also desire a life where balance and moderation exist with God's daily help so that I "eat to live not live to eat".
The first time I really took notice of Zeph 3:17 was Jan Karon's Father Tim recorded this verse in his journal (A Continual Feast)and as a side note wrote "God sings!! Remind choir."
Thanks so much for your video message and making it personal.
I enjoyed watching you and your husband on the webcast. It is so great y'all are taking this journey together. Jennifer
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For some reason I couldn't get my gmail password to work.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts from your hearts with us. I really enjoyed hearing JJ's perspective. I look so forward to seeing more videos!
Thank you so much for your honesty and openness. I truly enjoyed hearing JJ's perspective!
Keep the vidoe answers coming!
Just as it's a good idea to have a "study buddy" (for school aged children), and having a Prayer Partner, enlisting someone who'll play the ever important roll of an accountability/"go to" person, especially in our "dieting" endeavors is just as GREAT an idea! Thus, I have been posting MTC on FB for three weeks (hoping people will tune in to the webcasts), but I'd really be appreciative if I could win the bundle & SHARE THE LOVE by conducting an in-home study! xo+ Cindy Adams ([email protected])
Thanks for sharing your time and home with us. Renee i didn't see anything on your face at all i think it's great that you didn't discuss it before hand. it made it way more real for me. i have a problem with respect and showing it to my husband he believs in god but that's it i can't discuss realigon or church with him at all but i need to still learn to respect him. funny my journey to lose weight is going to teach me so much more.to be honest i am scared it going to be hard to have to look so deep in my soul and expose all my flaws and imperections just to lose a little weight… UggHH!
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Renee,
Thank you so much for the reminder about how much God enjoys me. Not because of anything I do but just because I belong to Him. I needed to hear that today.
I am not married, but I have really received a lot from reading MTC and following the blog updates on different P31 sites. Your last video has me wiping away tears. It is so sweet to be reminded today that the Father delights in me! Thanks for the reminder!
Thank you for sharing your conversation with us. I really appreciate JJ's sharing since it's good for me to hear a man's perspective. In the blog world I read/hear the woman's "side" much more often. And I noticed that in your first vlog entry you're both living the Biblical truth of women show respect to your husbands, men love your wives. Great job on the vlog! Thank you!
JJ & Renee, loved the Q&A; time together. So very helpful. I have the food addiction/idol issue and unfortunately the time management issue as well. I did not "claim it" until I heard you, Renee put it so plainly about checking your emails so frequently. I, too, really need to set boundaries on the computer. I spend way too much time on email and computer, precious time that I could be growing closer to the Lord.
Thanks to both of you for sharing your hearts. Love Zeph 3:17. Looking forward to hearing more from both of you.
Sweet Blessings,
Donna
I just want to thank you both for taking the time to answer some of the questions you received and for sharing your journey with us. Thank you!
You guys are awesome together… and so cute.
I love that verse in Zeph. The NAS says, "He is a victorious warrior". And if that Victorious Warrior lives inside me, then I know that I ccan be victorious as well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post these. I can't wait to see and hear about what God is doing in your lives– individually and in your marriage.
JJ and Renee, thanks for taking the time for Q & A. Very helpful. I went off sugar and processed carbs – this has been quite the adventure!!! [email protected]
Thank you both so much for your willingness to share from your hearts! I work outside the home and often find myself on my computer to try to wind down. I've come to realize that I spend more time on it than with God each day. I struggle with making friends and tend to hide behind others. I don't like drawing attention to myself. The good news is that God has shown me that I need to spend more time with Him each day and less time on the computer. I was just wondering if either of you would be willing to share more verses that you use to draw you closer to Him. I appreciate the verse from Zephaniah that you shared tonight! Thank you! I also know that I do better with life changes if my husband is doing it with me. Thank you for your honesty. It's nice to know that things don't work out perfectly for others too. Thank you JJ for sharing from your heart about guys just wanting to feel respected as we want to feel loved. Blessings to you both!
Renee and JJ, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. As a stay-at-home mom myself I totally understand your craving for connection and I know God is encouraging me to establish boundaries as well! Thanks to for your closing story and verse, so true and important to remember as we walk this road of faith!! Blessings to you, Jill