Faith and Life Blog

  . The goodness of God is a topic that has been widely discussed for centuries. People of different faiths and beliefs have written about God's compassion, mercy, and love. It is often said that God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. In this blog post, we will explore the goodness of God and how it impacts our life lives. First and foremost, the goodness of God is rooted in his character. God is a loving and compassionate God who desires the best for his creation. The Bible mentions several times that God is good and his mercy endures forever. Psalm  34 says, ‘Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.' This verse invites us to experience the goodness of God for ourselves, to know that God is good, and to trust him completely. God's goodness is also evident in his creation. When we look around us, we see the beauty of nature,  the diversity of life, and the intricate details of every living thing. From the smallest f...

  "What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God."   -  Rick Warren "God loves each of us as if there were only one of us ” -  Augustine Be blessed and encouraged today, my friends. God is with you no matter what! 40 Christian Quotes That Will Inspire and Encourage Your Faith (crosswalk.com)

  God Orders My Steps The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalms 37:23 The Lord has promised to order the steps of those who walk uprightly in His sight, so whenever I am tempted to get annoyed when things do not turn out the way I hoped they would, I am always reminded of this verse. In hindsight, I can see that in many instances the Lord was indeed ordering my steps without my realizing it. I will share one such instance with you. I am a lover of gospel music and so a few years ago when I learned that a popular American gospel artiste would be in Jamaica for a concert, I was all excited as I decided that would attend. It was a midweek concert, so I arranged to depart work early enough so that I could avoid the traffic. Apparently, many other people were thinking along the same lines, as the traffic was horrible and it took me a long time to get to the venue, even though I had left early. To my dismay, when I arrived, all the parking spac...

  Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear,   for I am with you;      do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen   you and help   you;      I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. God has your back. Trust Him!