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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Category Archives: God is Good

“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus

June 28, 2022

Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …

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“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” ~Apostle James

June 27, 2022

God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …

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“Give me such love for God and men, as will blot out all hatred and bitterness.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer

June 14, 2022

Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …

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“Be rejoicing in the Lord always. Again I’ll say, be rejoicing.” ~Apostle Paul

June 2, 2022

Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …

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“It is for freedom that the Messiah has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” ~Apostle Paul

May 26, 2022

Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …

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“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

May 19, 2022

In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …

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“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God

May 15, 2022

Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …

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“These words are trustworthy and true.” ~Jesus

May 6, 2022

Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …

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“Then what becomes of our boasting?” ~Apostle Paul

April 24, 2022

Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …

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“The way to be saved is not to delay, but to come and take.” ~Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody

April 22, 2022

Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …

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“Cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~Jesus

April 21, 2022

One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …

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“For this is the will of my Father …” ~Jesus

April 20, 2022

I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …

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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2022

The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …

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“Having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.” ~Apostle Paul

April 8, 2022

Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …

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Does Jesus know what we lack in our lives?

April 5, 2022

  And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …

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“Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” ~Apostle Paul

April 2, 2022

They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …

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“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.” ~Jesus

March 27, 2022

As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …

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What is the parable of the loving Father?

March 20, 2022

But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …

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“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus

March 16, 2022

  Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …

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“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David

March 6, 2022

Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …

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Do we first learn of the good news in the Old Testament?

February 21, 2022

The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …

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“In him we have obtained an inheritance.” ~Apostle Paul

February 5, 2022

  In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all …

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“Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].” ~Apostle Paul

February 1, 2022

  Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …

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“The testimony of Yahweh [the Lord] is sure, making wise the simple.” ~King David

January 21, 2022

I need to get this in my heart and soul. God has his plan together for me. Now that is …

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Are we praying the “Jesus Way”?

December 27, 2021

Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …

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“This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” ~God’s Angel

December 25, 2021

The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …

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Will we listen to Jesus or not?

December 24, 2021

Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again? John 11:7-8 Great insight …

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“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon

December 21, 2021

It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …

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“My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” ~God to Isaiah

December 17, 2021

Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …

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Will we see Jesus?

December 16, 2021

  The Greeks want to see Jesus. They go to some effort to make it happen. The disciples help. It …

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Will we stand with Jesus or the religious elites?

December 15, 2021

Again, he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. And they watched Jesus, to see …

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“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” ~Zophar the Naamathite

December 1, 2021

If you think about it, the list of things we cannot do is rather long. Whipping out our credit card …

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“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon

November 30, 2021

  Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …

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Do Angels convey and fulfil God’s instructions?

November 29, 2021

Angels are created beings; their knowledge is limited. This means they do not know all things as God does. They …

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“Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” ~Jesus

November 28, 2021

The literal translation Luke 12:32 is “Don’t fear, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.” …

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“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter

November 25, 2021

I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …

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Jesus challenges us to shift from thanksgiving to Thanks-Living.

November 25, 2021

I love Thanksgiving. I think it may be my favorite holiday. It is nice that everybody stops to at least …

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Has God abandoned us?

November 24, 2021

David has just spent 20 verses talking about how he feels abandoned by God. Seriously, he goes on and on about …

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Is God Himself kind to ungrateful and evil men?

November 19, 2021

Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …

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“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David

November 18, 2021

God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …

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“Do not be anxious!” ~Jesus

November 17, 2021

Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …

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“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.” ~Zephaniah

November 9, 2021

Jesus challenges us to focus on what God is doing today, right now. That is all that Jesus did. He …

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“God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind.” ~Balaam

November 8, 2021

God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. …

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“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” ~King Solomon

November 8, 2021

  A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. English Standard …

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“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus

November 7, 2021

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …

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Why did Jesus create a freak out of the first order of magnitude?

November 6, 2021

And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief …

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Jesus was on a roll!

November 6, 2021

Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …

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“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” ~King David

November 5, 2021

I have enemies. You have enemies. When we follow Jesus, that is reality. When we speak out for Him, we …

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“Know therefore that the Master your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” ~Moses

October 30, 2021

I live in a hostile world. I call to God. To my heavenly Father I cry out. God hears me. God answers …

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“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” ~King David

October 29, 2021

God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …

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“Be anxious for nothing.” ~Apostle Paul

October 28, 2021

We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …

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“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” ~Jesus

October 26, 2021

We know we all do it. We “pretend” nothing is wrong. We pretend we are something we are not. We …

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Does teaching false doctrine lead to severe punishment?

October 25, 2021

“Make love, not war!” may have been a popular slogan, but it is not always feasible. Doctors must make war …

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Why worry? Why are we so anxious about the least little things?

October 21, 2021

The list of things I can worry about is long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. My …

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Is Jesus sticking up for us?

October 20, 2021

What does Jesus’ love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …

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How did God speak to us?

October 20, 2021

Here is an amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just reading …

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Where do we start in describing God?

October 16, 2021

Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …

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Can we round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit?

October 12, 2021

What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean? I get to shout praise. Trouble …

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Are we continually filled with joy?

October 8, 2021

Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of our life in Jesus and most importantly in relationships we have with …

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What is chasing us?

October 3, 2021

There is good news. I live in that world through our Master Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus has paid the price …

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How do we know Jesus is God’s son?

October 1, 2021

What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …

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Does Jesus smile? Is Jesus happy? How does Jesus express His joy?

September 26, 2021

I saw Jesus. Of course, it was not the Jesus I was expecting. He was delivering the “Jesus Manifesto” (aka …

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“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2021

God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …

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Is a good life like a fruit bearing tree?

September 24, 2021

Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …

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When would Jesus’ hour come?

September 23, 2021

Is Jesus slow? No, not all. God has made certain promises to us. Some days we say, “OK God, when?” …

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Is it clear to all we meet that we are on their side?

September 15, 2021

The main idea: Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you are on their side, …

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“These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” ~Apostle Paul

September 11, 2021

Why this is important: God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life …

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Are we filled with joy and the Holy Spirit?

September 9, 2021

In Acts we learn that “And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 …

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Are we planning for the worst? What does Jesus think about that?

September 8, 2021

Why this is important: We often worry about what might happen. Conventional wisdom says “plan for the worst”. And so …

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Can we hold back the flood of fear?

September 4, 2021

Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …

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Why aren’t we at peace?

August 28, 2021

Why this is important: There are times I am clearly not at peace. I am not at peace with myself …

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Does God Have a Sense of Humor?

August 27, 2021

Does God have a sense of humor? God is good and in a good mood. This has always been true. …

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Do good people last? Can they be moved?

August 21, 2021

Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …

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Is there anything that can’t be forgiven?

August 16, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can …

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Can we handle the truth about Jesus and the power of His resurrection?

August 14, 2021

The main thing: Jesus died for me and on the third day after He was buried Jesus was raised from …

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Has our scientific power outrun our spiritual power?

August 12, 2021

Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. Science has failed to deliver us to …

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Is Jesus making everything new?

August 3, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus, the Messiah and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He …

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Are we so preoccupied with getting that we can’t respond to God’s giving?

August 1, 2021

God is in an amazing mood. He has so much He wants to give us. Are we ready? Jesus challenges …

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How do we uninstall gossip?

July 30, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic …

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How important is it for people to see God’s salvation, Jesus the Messiah, before they see death?

July 28, 2021

Why this is important: When God makes a promise, He is true to His word. His Spirit gives power to …

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Is God angry I came back home?

July 27, 2021

There is good news, for all of us. Jesus has a heart for the lost and those who have missed …

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Do we know who holds the future?

July 25, 2021

I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Thank you …

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Do we see how much God cares?

July 24, 2021

The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …

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How much mercy and compassion do we need from Jesus?

July 17, 2021

‘Mercy’ is compassion for people in need. We can distinguish it from ‘grace’. The Greek noun eleos (mercy) … always …

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What does God want us to know about how He works?

July 17, 2021

God wants us to understand how He takes care of us. Jesus said “Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall …

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Can fear turn into faith? Is there fear in love?

July 14, 2021

I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …

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What does it take to be happy?

July 9, 2021

Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be His disciple. Jesus is my Master. I …

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Can we experience the joy of our Master Jesus today?

June 28, 2021

Why this is important: Experience the joy of our Master [the Lord] today. There is nothing like it. The joy …

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What do we know about atonement?

June 25, 2021

What we know:  The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus …

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Should we be happy in Jesus?

June 22, 2021

Get up! It is a stunning day in paradise. God is in a good mood. Jesus is smiling. Be happy! …

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Is mercifulness an attitude of compassion and care?

June 19, 2021

Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …

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Is kindness shown by God’s people?

June 15, 2021

First Corinthians 13 stands as one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. The subject is love, and many …

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Can you feel in your soul how good God is?

June 14, 2021

God is good. God is good all the time. God will be good tomorrow and every day after. Can you …

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What is the greatest kind of love?

May 31, 2021

Is there Good News? There is good news. The Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, character, …

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How abundant is God’s grace and mercy?

May 30, 2021

χάρις, charis; it means “grace, undeserved favor, graciousness, goodwill, kindness”. It is the gracious or merciful behavior of a more powerful …

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Why is God so patient with us?

May 24, 2021

God is patient with us when we miss His goal and plan. Jesus perfectly models that for us. Jesus is …

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Are we ready for some bread?

May 23, 2021

Here is my take: Jesus is going to declare something. It is going to be bold. It is being set …

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Have we lost heart in doing good?

May 22, 2021

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …

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Is love optional?

May 17, 2021

God’s love for humanity. There is good news in that the Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, …

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Are we devoid of the power to forgive?

May 14, 2021

Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …

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