Monthly Newsletter
November 2025
Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good
Psalm 107:1
God is good! I know you and I would give a hearty “Amen” to that statement. I was in the midst of some prayer time a few days before writing this, and I was thanking the Lord for some answers to prayer that I was seeing. As I was thanking Him I said, “Thank You for being so good.” Immediately it dawned on me to follow that up with, “And even if You hadn’t done this thing, You would still be good, and I thank You for always being good.” Please don’t hear this as some kind of “holy bragging” because this is just meant to remind you that I think like most people do as well. I am more apt to say “God is good” when I get what I want. But whether I get what I have asked for or not the truth remains that God is good! In light of that I have started trying to make a conscious effort to start all of my prayers with thanking God for His goodness. Because no matter what, God is good!
This verse from Psalm 107 reminds us that one of the primary things we should thank God for is His goodness. It really doesn’t matter what else is or is not going on because God will always be Good. I did a little word study for this newsletter on the goodness of God, so allow me to give you some of the realities of God’s goodness from His word.
God is good by nature and is the ONLY One who can truly be called Good. God’s goodness is described as being great, abundant, permanent, and universal. God’s goodness is exemplified though His patience, provision, mercy and care. God’s goodness is a motivating factor in how He deals with people. God’s goodness is supposed to lead people to repentance. God’s goodness is evident even in the most difficult circumstances.
At times in our lives we may find ourselves questioning this reality. Life is not always good. Circumstances are not always good. Situations are not always good. People are not always good. You and I are not always good. And if we aren’t careful we can allow the not so good things to overshadow the everlasting and unchanging goodness of God.
Let me encourage us all individually and corporately in this. As individuals, let’s make it a consistent part of our lives to thank God for His goodness. Because in reality, He is the only consistent thing in our lives. Maybe life is not good for you right now. Maybe people aren’t as good as you’d like them to be. Maybe your circumstances could be better or they don’t feel like they could be any worse. Anchor your heart in this truth and make it part of the firm foundation on which you stand. God is good and I will praise Him because He is good.
To us as a church family! The beautiful thing about the church is that you and I get to see regular and tangible realities of God’s goodness. The times of worship, the service we render to the Lord with one another, the fellowship, exciting seasons of ministry that we are in and that we are embarking upon. The sweetness of people who give their all to Jesus and desire to follow Him. All of these are tangible realities of God’s goodness that we are privileged to experience on a regular basis.
Do you know why that happens? Psalm 34:8 says, “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Notice the order there! Taste then see! When was the last time you ate something without looking at it first? You probably didn’t and if you did you probably will never do it again. The order here is important because tasting without seeing requires a tremendous act of faith. And that is the point. We by faith come together knowing and trusting that God is good and therefore, we see that.
As we continue moving forward with our “Faith in Action, Legacy in Motion” campaign let us remember and celebrate that it is only the Goodness of God that is allowing us to plan, give, participate, pray, and build the next phase of our church’s ministry. Let us celebrate, communicate, and participate in that with thanksgiving. In Nehemiah and Ezra, both men celebrate “the good hand of God” that allowed them to build and guided them into success. And we have that same Good God with us.
With Gratitude,
Pastor Brandon
Psalm 107:1
God is good! I know you and I would give a hearty “Amen” to that statement. I was in the midst of some prayer time a few days before writing this, and I was thanking the Lord for some answers to prayer that I was seeing. As I was thanking Him I said, “Thank You for being so good.” Immediately it dawned on me to follow that up with, “And even if You hadn’t done this thing, You would still be good, and I thank You for always being good.” Please don’t hear this as some kind of “holy bragging” because this is just meant to remind you that I think like most people do as well. I am more apt to say “God is good” when I get what I want. But whether I get what I have asked for or not the truth remains that God is good! In light of that I have started trying to make a conscious effort to start all of my prayers with thanking God for His goodness. Because no matter what, God is good!
This verse from Psalm 107 reminds us that one of the primary things we should thank God for is His goodness. It really doesn’t matter what else is or is not going on because God will always be Good. I did a little word study for this newsletter on the goodness of God, so allow me to give you some of the realities of God’s goodness from His word.
God is good by nature and is the ONLY One who can truly be called Good. God’s goodness is described as being great, abundant, permanent, and universal. God’s goodness is exemplified though His patience, provision, mercy and care. God’s goodness is a motivating factor in how He deals with people. God’s goodness is supposed to lead people to repentance. God’s goodness is evident even in the most difficult circumstances.
At times in our lives we may find ourselves questioning this reality. Life is not always good. Circumstances are not always good. Situations are not always good. People are not always good. You and I are not always good. And if we aren’t careful we can allow the not so good things to overshadow the everlasting and unchanging goodness of God.
Let me encourage us all individually and corporately in this. As individuals, let’s make it a consistent part of our lives to thank God for His goodness. Because in reality, He is the only consistent thing in our lives. Maybe life is not good for you right now. Maybe people aren’t as good as you’d like them to be. Maybe your circumstances could be better or they don’t feel like they could be any worse. Anchor your heart in this truth and make it part of the firm foundation on which you stand. God is good and I will praise Him because He is good.
To us as a church family! The beautiful thing about the church is that you and I get to see regular and tangible realities of God’s goodness. The times of worship, the service we render to the Lord with one another, the fellowship, exciting seasons of ministry that we are in and that we are embarking upon. The sweetness of people who give their all to Jesus and desire to follow Him. All of these are tangible realities of God’s goodness that we are privileged to experience on a regular basis.
Do you know why that happens? Psalm 34:8 says, “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Notice the order there! Taste then see! When was the last time you ate something without looking at it first? You probably didn’t and if you did you probably will never do it again. The order here is important because tasting without seeing requires a tremendous act of faith. And that is the point. We by faith come together knowing and trusting that God is good and therefore, we see that.
As we continue moving forward with our “Faith in Action, Legacy in Motion” campaign let us remember and celebrate that it is only the Goodness of God that is allowing us to plan, give, participate, pray, and build the next phase of our church’s ministry. Let us celebrate, communicate, and participate in that with thanksgiving. In Nehemiah and Ezra, both men celebrate “the good hand of God” that allowed them to build and guided them into success. And we have that same Good God with us.
With Gratitude,
Pastor Brandon
