Tag Archives: goodness of God

How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness

Posted on October 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Thanks Lord for the answer, now I lift up my cup again and call out to you for another answer to my prayers.”  Isn’t he good? Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes following the LORD takes us down a difficult path. People might look at us and wonder why God seems not to have noticed our injustice and pain. One day he will vindicate you for your faithfulness. Those who stay true and trust, will one day experience the “stored up blessings” of God in such a way that all will see and know that God is with you, and has been all the way, Continue reading →

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The Accuser

Posted on December 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He’s a liar, a thief, a deceiver. He’s the accuser of our brothers and sisters in Christ. An enemy to God and all his ways, Satan steals, kills and destroys and tries desperately to cause as much damage and havoc as he can. But his days are numbered: “He is filled with fury, because he knows his time is short” (12:12) and he has been “hurled down” (12:10). Continue reading →

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Bending God’s Ear

Posted on August 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Awestruck by his greatness, amazed by his abounding love toward him, David always knew where to turn. No matter how difficult the circumstances or the opposition, he knew his God was greater; he knew his God loved him. Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (24). Your faithful waiting will one day be rewarded. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When tempted to sin, it is helpful to remember that God is perfect in goodness, in love, in wisdom and truth. His will is always best–and any suggestion that he is withholding something wonderful from us is deception. Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (24). Your faithful waiting will one day be rewarded. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is no better place to learn about sin and temptation than the first few chapters of Genesis. Continue reading →

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How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness?

Posted on October 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I am always excited when I see God answer prayer. Especially when he does something I’ve been praying about for a long time. In such times we say with the Psalmist: “Be at rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.” Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Questioning his goodness often leads us to question his wisdom, his truthfulness and his love.    Continue reading →

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