Does God have good news for us?
Why this is important: Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem us from missing His goal (aka …
Category Archives: God is Good
Is eternal life a gift or something we earn?
When the Bible speaks of eternal life, it refers to a gift of God that comes only “through Jesus, the …
If we refuse to do our part, do we cut ourselves off from God’s part?
Jesus challenges us to forgive others. It is a clear command and unambiguous. That is our part to do. When …
Are we really, really happy? Are we sure?
Why this is important: I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. Happiness is a state of pleasure …
Why should we be agreeable, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble?
Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central question. …
Are we people with good news?
I love it that God sent His Son Jesus to bring us good news. God is in a good mood …
Should we shout for joy in celebration?
We serve an amazing God. We celebrate His goodness, righteousness and holiness. God is good. God is good all the …
What do we know of the patience of God? Is it because of His mercy?
Why this matters: God is very, very patient with us. Jesus the Messiah is perfectly patient. I am so thankful …
When we are delivered, does joy grow in our lives?
We want the joy of the Lord. We want to be more than happy. We want to celebrate God’s …
How much does God care?
It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We know …
What should we do about what God wants?
God is God. His character and His attributes have always existed. God is eternal. God IS! God does things that don’t …
What is worry? Do we know God? Do we know how God works?
Why do we worry? What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …
Where should we place our hope? How do we react in the middle of a trial? Does the sound of His name give us hope?
We need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be …
What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?
You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …
What is our response to Jesus becoming poor for us?
What matters the most: As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He …
How does God show His kindness?
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak …
We have an inheritance through God. Why is that?
The big picture: Now this is something to be thankful for. We are qualified. No doubt about it. God has …
Does Jesus speaks to the Father in our defense?
Jesus speaks to the Father in our defense. Now that is some very powerful good news. I want Jesus on …
Should we keep the good news message simple? Are we the equipment?
How it matters: Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission …
How should we act toward the wayward? Can we be gracious?
I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know as well. What is …
Is my heart in it?
Yeshua [Jesus] challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all …
Have we missed the good news of Jesus?
God sent Jesus. Jesus is His plan. There is danger in missing all of this. We need to slow down …
Are God’s people called on to do good works and exhibit goodness?
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
Would our Father rather do it right than do it quick?
Our Father would rather do it right than do it quick! He is in the “doing it right” business. Now, …
Does the Holy Spirit give us joy in knowing Jesus our Messiah?
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Is self-control a discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
Do our words give strength to the people, words that put heart in them?
John the Baptist was an amazing man of God. His words gave strength to people. His words put heart in …
How good is God? Where do we see it the most?
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Does life start with my heart?
My life starts with my heart. That is the center of everything. Nothing else matters so I need to be …
Does love keep a list of grievances against the other person?
Sometimes we keep a list of other people’s wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …
Is God pleased with the good works of his people?
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …
God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good? God is good y’all!
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
Is faithfulness seen as steadfast commitment to God in unwavering devotion?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
Am I cheating on God?
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
Will God break His word? What about His promises?
There is the saying “As good as his word”. God is God. All God has to do to guarantee His …
How can good come from evil?
Frank Turek talks about the morally sufficient reasons that God has to allow some evils. If God is good, why …
Can we calculate the riches we have in Jesus the Messiah?
That God has done something in my life is a real surprise, Him handling every single detail. It is nothing …
What does Jesus know about forgiveness?
Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …
Will we stand firm when Jesus challenges us?
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
Let’s all wear love. It’s our basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
God has chosen us for a new life. It is a life of love. It’s characteristics are: Compassion Kindness Humility …
Does God show kindness to all, evil and good?
In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …
Does God make Himself available to us even if we don’t even ask?
Our God is amazing. He doesn’t wait on us. In fact, He did it all by sending Jesus to take …
Are we ecstatic in our worship of God? Why is God worthy of our praise?
I must find the place of worship. I must open my eyes. In His generous love, I can really live. …
Should I beg God? Will God keep His promises?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
Can we prosper in every way?
God goal for me is to prosper. He has every good thing in mind for me and wants me to …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Am I a student of good or evil?
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
Will love ever come to an end? What are the limits of love?
What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …
How is a good person saved from much trouble?
We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …
How important is forgiveness? What does Jesus require?
Forgiveness is huge in God’s world. He is love. He forgives us. We must forgive others. Jesus emphasized this over …
Does God command that we have hope?
Dante passes through the gate of Hell, which bears an inscription ending with the famous phrase “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi …
What does Jesus ask us to do about being kind?
I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …
Will Jesus give us rest? Are we tired because we are anxious?
There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …
Is gentleness a mark and part of the character of a follower of Jesus?
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus. We know from Galatians 5:22 …
What is God’s message to us today?
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
Will God forgive us and purge us of all wrongdoing?
God has made us a grand promise. And, He is true to His word. We know that we’ve missed God’s …
How rich is God?
My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …
Will Jesus remember us in heaven?
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
Will we allow God to have complete liberty in our life? Will we proclaim the good news?
Can I Allow God to have complete liberty in my life when I speak? Can I? Am I ready to …
Why is God’s goal for us is to do everything in love?
Sometimes I am stunned by the simplicity of how God speaks to us. Through Paul He gave it to us …
How can we learn to be content?
I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …
Can I really escape God? Who is the hound of heaven?
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
How do followers of Jesus handle our anxiety?
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …
Are we content with who we are in God? Is that the only accomplishment that matters?
I live in a world where almost everyone is trying to make me into something else. They have great things …
Are we ready to have extravagant love?
There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …
Are we ready to forgive others?
Jesus has set the bar high in some cases. We all want to be forgiven. And God does forgive us. …
God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.
There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …
How does God demonstrate His goodness in His actions?
God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …
Are God’s promises irrevocable? Is God absolutely trustworthy?
Not one single promise has failed. How powerful those words are to us. His word is filled to the brim …
Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
Was Jesus a feminist?
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat everyone fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact?
Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …
Should we respect the elderly?
Okay, I’m older now. Much older. It is easy to get impatient with me. There are many things I do …
Is God good? How good is He?
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
Who would take a light and hide it? Yet, isn’t that what we do some days?
Jesus doesn’t want us to play a game of hide and go seek. Now think about it. God is light. …
Will others know we are disciples of Jesus?
Jesus started a whole bunch of new stuff. He wasn’t about the old world. His mission was to bring God’s …
Does God care?
It is interesting how some people just don’t “get it”, i.e., understand what we are up to in God. We …
Is patience a virtue?
We are always, and I mean always, in such a hurry these days. Our culture is on hyperdrive. We want …
Will we have an attitude of gratitude?
Jesus is direct and straightforward. Jesus expects that we have an attitude of gratitude. Our choice today is obey Jesus …
How good is God in His gifts to us?
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
Why did Jesus become poor for us?
As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …
Are we qualified to share the inheritance?
Now this is something to be thankful for. We are qualified. No doubt about it. God has done it for …
Can we overcome fear?
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. There are many difficulties. Jesus told us there would …
“I give eternal life to them.” ~Jesus
It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …
Can children get along?
We are God’s children. Now think about it. He has forgiven us. He has adopted us. All is right in …
“When Jesus saw her crying, and the Jews who had come with her crying, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled.” ~Apostle John
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?
Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
“But the Messiah was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.” ~Author of Hebrews
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
God has a plan for us. What is it? Healing and restoration.
Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …
Will Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” ~Jesus
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Will we give up? These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times!
Sometimes it seems like we just can’t make it. Yet, perseverance rules the day. Even if it looks like things …
