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Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts

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

Tag Archives: God is Good

God is good — God demonstrates His goodness in His actions!

April 15, 2018

God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …

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“Peace be with you!” ~Jesus

April 1, 2018

Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …

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God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good?  God is good y’all!

March 9, 2018

All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …

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“There is no need to dismiss them.” ~Jesus

January 16, 2018

Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …

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“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

December 19, 2017

Jesus wants me to hear his message of good news (aka the gospel). Jesus does everything he can to create …

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“When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead.” ~Apostle Paul

December 16, 2017

Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …

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“By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” ~~Jesus

November 29, 2017

Jesus intends for us to have great relationships with people in our world. That is His goal for us. Jesus …

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“Justice makes no sense to the evilminded; those who seek God know it inside and out.” ~King Solomon

November 24, 2017

Justice is a tricky thing. For many it is befuddling and confusing. They are seeking justice here in our country. …

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“Why do you ask me about what is good?” ~Jesus

November 18, 2017

Here we go. Fasten the seat belts. Jesus nails it here. He always asks the right questions. I’ve got nowhere …

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“What do you want from me?” ~Jesus

August 15, 2017

This is important for me to know. It is, in fact, critical. Jesus is very interested in what I want …

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“We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God.” ~Apostle Paul

August 14, 2017

The Apostle Paul challenges to know a few things. God is at work in my life Jesus, the Messiah, is …

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What is the main thing about the main thing?

August 12, 2017

Here it is. It is the main thing about the main thing. Our Father is in a good mood. He …

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“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus

July 22, 2017

What does it take to be a part of God’s family? The answer is very straight forward. Jesus doesn’t hold …

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“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~Jesus

June 20, 2017

Is this a game to be played like cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek? When I need something, should I try to bargain …

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"Let your gentleness be evident to all." ~~Apostle Paul

May 9, 2017

Our Father is near. His way of running things is taking hold. It can’t be missed. His presence is right …

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“Know that the LORD is God.” ~King David

April 11, 2017

God is so good. He is in a good mood all the time. Jesus, God’s son, loves and never stops …

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“I am going . . . to prepare a place for you.” ~Jesus

March 2, 2017

Jesus is saving me a seat. It has my name on it. At the great wedding dinner, I have a …

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God is great, God and good!

February 28, 2017

God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything. Jesus redeems me. Jesus saves me. …

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Good news for men with broken hearts

December 6, 2016

Men are supposed to be strong. And yet, our hearts get broken. There is good news though. Jesus came to …

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“They tracked down and brought in the Levites from all their homes in Jerusalem to carry out the dedication exuberantly: thanksgiving hymns, songs, cymbals, harps, and lutes.” ~Nehemiah

November 23, 2016

It is a great biblical tradition to celebrate with Thanksgiving. Our God is God and in a good mood. Giving …

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Is my obedience not so much out of love as it is out of carefulness? “Just tell me what to do, God, and I’ll do it.”

November 16, 2016

Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …

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Jesus made the sacrifice so that I can be free.

November 7, 2016

Jesus is our Messiah and he poured out his blood for us. Jesus sacrificed his perfect and mature life for …

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"I made you. I don’t make mistakes." ~God

October 24, 2016

I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …

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Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? It makes a difference. God is in a good mood.

October 21, 2016

Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? It makes a difference. God is in …

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I am reminded that God doesn’t take naps

September 23, 2016

On days I am not working, sometimes I want to take a nap. So … I do. It feels great. …

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“Anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.” ~Author of Hebrews

September 21, 2016

There are some things that just aren’t possible with us. We can’t please God without faith. With faith, nothing is …

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What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day.

September 8, 2016

What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day. Who won …

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The details are important. May all the gifts and benefits that come from God be ours. God is good all the time.

September 4, 2016

We are all on a mission given to us by the Messiah Jesus Himself. I am not exempt. God has …

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God knows exactly how much you can handle. Trust your struggle. God is in a good mood.

September 1, 2016

God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …

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“If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it.” ~King David

August 27, 2016

I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …

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“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” ~King David

August 20, 2016

God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …

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“So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk.” ~Jesus

August 12, 2016

The religious bullies want to intimidate us into silence. Nothing would please them more. Jesus challenges us to speak up …

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“God delights in his people!” ~King David

August 10, 2016

We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …

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“I’m sticking with God” ~Jeremiah

August 7, 2016

I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. That is what …

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“Be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” ~Jesus

July 1, 2016

I have heard a lot. God is good and tells me His secrets. Are we keeping them to ourselves or giving them …

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Sometimes I get tired of waiting on God.

May 12, 2016

Sometimes I get tired of waiting on God. I know that may sound like heresy, but it is true. It’s …

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“No one’s ever so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him.” ~Apostle Paul

April 4, 2016

I think I know it all. I am very confident about what the future holds for me. But can I out imagine …

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What is God up to? When you’re down to nothing God’s up to Something!

February 17, 2016

Here is a truth I need to remember. When there’s NOTHING left I can do about a situation I need to remember …

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“Why is everyone hungry for more?” ~King David

January 11, 2016

Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more or do we have more than …

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“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~Jesus

January 7, 2016

When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …

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“I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” ~Yahweh [the Lord]

January 6, 2016

Our God is great God who cares for us. God is good all the time. God has a plan for …

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"Neither he (the Son) nor the Father shuts anyone out." ~Jesus

December 23, 2015

Jesus demands radical obedience from us but also brings good news. No one is shut out from God. All are …

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“God believes in you even if you don’t believe in Him.” ~Tourist to Russian athiest

December 8, 2015

One of my favorite stories is told in a book called “Believe in the God who Believes in You.” Robert …

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“Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

November 28, 2015

God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …

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“Go and do likewise.” ~Jesus

November 16, 2015

There are experts galore. No lack of those who “officially” know all the rules and regulations. When Jesus asked the …

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I have a choice. Will I be sad, or will I be glad?

October 29, 2015

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

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“If you continue to love Jesus, nothing much can go wrong with you, and I hope you will always do so.” ~C. S. Lewis

September 23, 2015

What can go wrong? Our fear is that anything and everything will go wrong. That is an enemy whispering in …

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“Master, I knew that you are a hard man.” ~A man to God

September 5, 2015

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

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"The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is doing." ~Jesus

August 12, 2015

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

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“His father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” ~Jesus

August 3, 2015

God is incredible good. God is looking for me. He feels compassion for me. His heart pounds when He sees me. …

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“May everything good from God our Father be yours!” ~Apostle Paul

June 17, 2015

God is good. There is no doubt about it. The Apostle Paul starts out his message to the Colossians with …

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“Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.” ~King David

March 20, 2015

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

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We love God but still don’t have a clear idea what He has in mind for us.

February 15, 2015

We love God but still don’t have a clear idea what He has in mind for us. What God has …

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“Love always looks for the best.” ~Apostle Paul

February 4, 2015

God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He doesn’t see our foibles and quirks. God is …

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"Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." ~~Jesus

January 18, 2015

Our heavenly Father is in a good mood. He always is and never waivers from that feeling. No ups and …

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“Good people last—they can’t be moved; the wicked are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~King Solomon

January 11, 2015

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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"If we rejoice in the acts of God without discovering His ways, we’ll question who He is when He doesn’t do what we’ve asked." ~~Bill Johnson

January 3, 2015

Jesus challenges us to understand why God does what He does. It is one thing to understand what God does. …

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Today is a day to stay calm. No need to freak out. Who’s got you? God’s got you, that’s who!

January 3, 2015

Today is a day to stay calm. No need to freak out. Who’s got you? God’s got you, that’s who! …

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"A man can’t ride your back unless it’s bent." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 29, 2014

Stand up and be proud. God is with us and God is in a good mood. Be blessed. A man …

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"You know both God and how he works." ~~Jesus

December 29, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not worry and live for what God wants to accomplish today. God takes care of the …

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I can feel it in my soul. I can feel it head to toe. Let us bless the holy name of God.

December 28, 2014

I can feel it in my soul. Can you? I can feel it head to toe. Can you? Let us …

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Love Life .. Be free .. Honor God .. Be happy .. Don’t let your life be burdened by negativity.

December 21, 2014

Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Be free. God has given …

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Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there.

December 18, 2014

Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there. God doesn’t …

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“God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet.” ~King David

November 24, 2014

There is something horribly wrong with a “victim mentality”. It is a complete and total mistrust of God. God is …

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"If your faith is in experiences, anything that happens is likely to upset that faith." ~~Oswald Chambers

October 29, 2014

Is our faith contingent on how we feel right now? What we are experiencing right now may shake our faith. …

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"Give her something to eat." ~~Jesus

July 10, 2014

The events of the day had been stunning. A 12 year old had just been raised from the dead. At …

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"If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water."~~Jesus

June 19, 2014

Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus knows that God …

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God knows how ….

June 18, 2014

God knows how to do surgery. He can bring about internal purification. I can trust Him. He is good, all …

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“That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” ~Apostle Paul

May 13, 2014

Am I sure? Do I know it for a fact? God’s enabling Spirit is in us and lets us know …

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“Today you will join me in paradise.” ~~Jesus on the cross

April 18, 2014

Three men  had been condemned.  Three men were hanging on crosses facing an agonizing deaths. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed …

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“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” ~~Billy Graham

April 18, 2014

    God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying …

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You will Fall in Love with this Child — Guaranteed!

April 15, 2014

Judah’s funny, full of life, joyful and silly. And you are going to fall in love with him — guaranteed! …

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“Your love, God, fills the earth!” ~~King David

April 14, 2014

Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …

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