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“But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell.” ~Jesus
The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …
“Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~King David
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
“The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” ~Jeremiah
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …
“The heavenly Father [will] give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” ~Jesus
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
What does the perfect sacrifice look like?
This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …
“I know nothing, except what everyone knows — if there when Grace dances, I should dance.” ~W. H. Auden
The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …
Does God’s love ever fail?
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
Why does God want to take on our problems? Why worry?
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
“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
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
“Cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~Jesus
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
What is the parable of the loving Father?
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …
“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
“My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” ~God to Isaiah
Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …
Is God Himself kind to ungrateful and evil men?
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
“Do not be anxious!” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …
How did God speak to us?
Here is an amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just reading …
Where do we start in describing God?
Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …
What is chasing us?
There is good news. I live in that world through our Master Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus has paid the price …
Do we know who holds the future?
I don’t know the future. I don’t know what the future holds. I do know who holds it. Thank you …
Do we see how much God cares?
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
What does God want us to know about how He works?
God wants us to understand how He takes care of us. Jesus said “Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall …
Should we be happy in Jesus?
Get up! It is a stunning day in paradise. God is in a good mood. Jesus is smiling. Be happy! …
Can you feel in your soul how good God is?
God is good. God is good all the time. God will be good tomorrow and every day after. Can you …
Why is God so patient with us?
God is patient with us when we miss His goal and plan. Jesus perfectly models that for us. Jesus is …
Is everything God created good?
We have good news. God is God and perfect. God is good and in a good mood. Everything He made is …
Can we be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good?
God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know that God is good and He loves us. Every detail …
Is our photo on God’s refrigerator?
God is always in a good mood. He is our heavenly Father. Perfect in every way. Always caring and thoughtful. …
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 …
Was I a dupe to sin?
I was a dupe of sin. I missed God’s goal for my life and needed to be delivered from the …
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 …
How easy is it to forget about joy?
Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …
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 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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“You know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word of all the good words which the Master your God spoke concerning you has failed.” ~Joshua
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
“If I’m sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection.” ~King David
Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …
Do I consider tests and challenges to be a gift from God?
I am tested. I am challenged. That is normal for someone who is a learner (disciple) of Jesus. The challenges …
“I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
“I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, ready to sing, ready to raise a tune.” ~King David
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” ~Author of Hebrews
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
“God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart.” ~King David
God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …
“He anointed Me to preach good news to the poor.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
“They brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.” ~Apostle Matthew
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
“No one is good — except God alone” ~Jesus
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
“I am the good shepherd.” ~Jesus
It should be understood that Jesus is “the” good shepherd, not simply “a” good shepherd, as others may be, but …
Does God show His goodness in keeping His promises?
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke
Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …
“Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you.” ~Apostle John
The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. He calls me to …
“My loving kindness will not be removed from you, and My agreement of peace will not be shaken.” ~God through Isaiah
Somehow, we have this image of God, from the Old Testament, as an angry old man. Grumpy to the core. …
“He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.” ~King David
It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …
Why Doesn’t God Answer Some Prayers for Healing?
Why doesn’t God answer all prayers for healing? Does His seeming silence call His goodness or existence into question? Sean …
“What’s the price of two or three pet canaries? Some loose change, right?” ~Jesus
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away.
I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away. Later …
Is God good 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 …
“And in His name the Gentiles, all the nations of the world will hope with confidence.” ~Apostle Matthew
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking that. It …
“If you know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” ~Jesus
God is good. God alone is good. God only has good things in mind for me. Jesus wants me to …
Do I mistakenly think God won’t see what I am doing and come down hard on me?
It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …
Surprise – Should disciples of Jesus be surprised with suffering?
The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. He calls me to …
“God is great — everything works together for good for his servant.” ~King David
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Master forgave you, so also should you.” ~Apostle Paul
True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …
“I live and breathe God; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out.” ~King David
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
“When the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us.” ~Apostle Paul
God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. Surely I can, by …
“Don’t listen to them; just trust me.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants to perform a miracle in my life. There are many competing voices telling me it won’t happen. Who …
“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary.” ~Jesus
King David knew that our Master (Lord) is our shepherd. We all love Psalm 23. Jesus is the good shepherd. …
God is Good — How is it shown?
Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem me from missing His goal (aka sin). The gospel is …
“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to change your mind?” ~Apostle Paul
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
“Before you know it, his justice will triumph; the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers.” ~Isaiah about Jesus
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
“The world is against me because I expose the evil behind its pretensions.” ~Jesus
Jesus stands firm against evil. Jesus challenges me to do the same. As God’s child, I walk according to this …
“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” ~Author of Hebrews
I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude.” ~Apostle Paul
God is good — We see it in his work of creation I have good news. God is God and perfect. …
“Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …
“Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.” ~King Solomon
God acts from the highest, purest motives. God expects me to do the same. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks …
I Wait and I Wait. The Longer This Waiting Goes On, the Deeper the Ache.
Over the years I have been fortunate to develop some really good friends in my journey with Jesus. I thank God …
God is Good — We see it in His Work of Creation!
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
“Breakfast is ready.” ~Jesus
This is the third time Jesus appears to the disciples. They’ve been out fishing all night. They’ve been working. They …
God is good — God demonstrates 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 …
“Peace be with you!” ~Jesus
Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …
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. …
“There is no need to dismiss them.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …
“You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn’t been given to them.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to hear his message of good news (aka the gospel). Jesus does everything he can to create …
“When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead.” ~Apostle Paul
Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …
“By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” ~~Jesus
Jesus intends for us to have great relationships with people in our world. That is His goal for us. Jesus …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 