), in His goodness has bathed me in His peace and comfort. in His arms. As a one-sentence summary of how low my values had plummeted, even Howard once shook his head and said, Liz, youve got to clean up your act! It wasnt my on-air show that was in trouble; it was my risky off-air escapades that needed changing. How many chances Ive gotten to say those 3 words lately. . Liz Curtis Higgs. Gods grace and Gods goodness is so much like that. A graduate of Bellarmine, she became a member of Christ Church in 2006. God used me this week to perform a good deed that required my money, time, and courage! I praise and thank God that He is so faithful!!! Gods goodness to his people are amazing and overwhelming! That phrase is spoken frequently by our Youth Pastor. I have loved reading your works since a conference I attended via video where you taught on Bad girls of The Bible God is sooooo good, because I am sooooo not. Thanks for this today! I would love to read your latest book and have hopes of my name being drawn. As I read these I am reminded that we have been blessed by these simple songs and prayers that teach us of Gods love and goodness at a young age, and now at age 55 I realize that, indeed, if I never heard another song or prayer, these alone are the gospel in a nutshell. I LOVE that about Him. Last night while I was out walking, the sky was so beautiful as the sun was setting. I was waiting to board a plane for home, when a conversation caught my ear. When we can praise God in all life experiences, He can then grow us in His Grace! A graduate of Bellarmine, she became a member of Christ Church in 2006. God is good. Today I am celebrating 17 years with Him on our spiritual birthday. If we take our eyes off of ourself and looked at others, we would see Gods deed spread everywhere. Thank you Liz for reminding me what I know is the truth but can be squashed down by the bad news of the world if I dont remember trust God- all the time. Especially this week as we put my mother-in-law in a nursing home. He gives without stint. Former Bad Girl, grateful for God's grace. Sometimes just saying those words aloud reminds me that no matter what is going on in my little world, the Creator of that world is constant and nothing will happen to me today that He cant handle. God keeps blessing me despite my failures. breath and living water such a marvelous mystery. The goodness of God means that no matter how much I fail Him He loves me with an unfailing love. Thank you so much for your wonderful ministry to all Sisters around the world! God is Good! The miracle ..he forgives us !! Our staggering debt of sin past, present, and still to come was paid in full when Jesus put Himself "in sin's dark place, in the pit of wrongdoing" (VOICE). Sometimes the answer is yes. Its the grace that forgives our daily wrongdoings and the peace that fills our hearts. Liz andBill enjoy their old Kentucky home, a nineteenth-century farmhouse in Louisville, andare the proud (and relieved!) The fruit of the spirit should be in our daily lives. May the God of hope fill you SO powerful, and one of the reasons I am really gung-ho on memorizing Scripture: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11. - Liz Curtis Higgs 12K views10 years ago 1:18 The Girl's Still Got It Liz Curtis Higgs 17K. You are my sweet and famous friend. Thank you dear Liz!! In Jesus precious name, Amen. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 33 pages. Now just praying inspection and closing go smooth. Psalm 103. Enjoy your blog so much! I try to find good each and every day,in my actions and the actions of others, in my words and in my daily life. Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs explores the biblical stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, unwrapping each verse with tender care and introducing you afresh to The Women of Christmas. How Great He is. I recently discovered you, Liz, and am so very thankful for your wisdom! HI!!! Gods goodness to me means God is good, even when life on Earth is not. Here youll find my favorite photos, snippets from my books, interesting bits of Scottish history, tips for travelers, recommended Scottish books and music, and my wee blog. Will definitely be praying as you face your journey. I believe that is the heart of the matter. The Parable of the Lily ( 1997) 4. God is so amazing!!! We can trust Him in this. Ive been widowed almost 16 years and despite a drastic change in income, He has never failed me yet! Things may not always be so, but she was praying. I love the story about the young man on the plane! God is good? I was thinking about Gods goodness to me for quite awhile that day. She is susceptible to having a stroke , please pray she doesnt. But one single verse brought me through it all. It is so very hard to see her go through this, but we know that God loves her more than anyone on earth and we have to remember that, no matter the outcome. WHAT A SHEER DELIGHT TO START MY DEVOTION BY READING YR BLOG.TO SEE YR GREAT HOPE AND JOY .IT IS ALL OVER YR Gods goodness gives me peace and calm in a world turned upside down. Out of *nowhere* doors begin opening, people share what they have without a second thought, and not only do bills get paid, but bonus are overflowing at just the right times! I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. This reassures me that even though I may not understand His ways, I can know that everything He does is good and right and perfect! Ive been hurting but with hope so it will be so neat to have a full course meal served by you when hope hovered out of reach too. The reality of God is undeniable. God's goodness is seen all around us in his creation. Hes not a tame lion. No. Thanks for this message this morning. Site by Author Media. His mercies are new every morning and Im so very grateful for that goodness! Rise and Shine Mondays Let's SHINE in 2022! Liz Curtis Higgs. God is good. I prayed both before and after applying for this new position and many of my family and friends are praying for my situation as well. Its a joy to my heart knowing that everything that comes into my life is for my good and His glory. God has shown me his goodness in that I can take refuge, gain strength, and begin to see beauty in where I am. God is good and I am so thankful that he is mine and I am his! It is His kindness (goodness) that leads us to repentance when we see all His goodness toward us in Christ and in not giving us what we deserve, but rather the riches of Christ. Paperback. Love how you show us the way through humor and creativity. Sometimes when on the mountaintop and all is going well, physically, mentally, financially, and most of all spiritually, we see the Lord work in I see the Lord of Love working in my life as I go forth doing deeds by faith, So lovely and sweet. My goal is be to show the goodness of God to others every day. I was in the grips of Satan, bound with a heroin addiction, destined for death but God. A fountain of hope, like living water, bubbling over (AMPC) and flowing out of you (ERV), splashing hope on everyone you meet. I'm truly grateful for their professional care. I think of how he protects my children and grandchildren daily; He provided my husband and children jobs to put food on the table. God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Have you always trusted God, my friend? Its wonderful to know that God is good all the time. My surgeon did her part, my radiologist did her part, and my oncologist did his part. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good. Bible teacher, grateful for God's truth. He provides comfort when loneliness hits, He provides shelter when the storm rages on. It just simply gives me peace. I know that He works all things for good for those who trust in Him. Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, holy holy is He. She has spoken at more than 1,800 conferences in all 50 states of the U.S. and 15 foreign countries, including South Africa, Indonesia, Germany, Ecuador, and Japan. That goodness comforts me. When we look back at tragedies in our lives and can see the goodness that came out of that, that is very special. Forgive me Lord for the times Ive doubted Your goodness, You are good, through and through. Praying He makes His will clear soon! I praise God for you!!! Every good and perfect thing comes from the Lord! Liz Curtis Higgs Funny, Laughing, Together 46 Copy quote Wherever you are spiritually, whatever you have been through emotionally, you are already wrapped in the Lord's embrace. Dear Lizzie God has been so good to me. When we look for blessings in each day and they are always there it gives us joy, peace, and freedom from worry. US$18.07. He said he sleeps on the sidewalks around town in this terrible heat! Gods goodness is light shining all around us!!! God is Great! Their neighbor said he had just received a bit inheritance and wanted to pay it forward and pay for the repair. Those words carried me through the spring when my son received a traumatic brain injury and was in ICU for three weeks. Praise The Lord. It is the light in my darkness. God shows his goodness especially through his creation that we get to experience every day. Finally, I was. And He created things that are pleasing to the eye and good forfood (Genesis 2:9). In a day when sound doctrine is devalued, MacArthur's analysis of these warnings has never been more needed. A decade-long love affair with pot began, ironically, on the steps of the Statue of Liberty. He humbles me with words from an elderly lady (with Dementia) entrusted to my care. She asked him if he wanted her to sing to him. I am so appreciative that despite my falls, He lovingly, picks me up, comforts me, and encourages me. Her in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures, gifting as a communicator, and personal relationship with the Lord make her unmatched in the ability to take biblical truth and make it applicable to anybody." In February 2015 I was scheduled for a hysterectomy. GOD IS GOOD. 4614 Brownsboro RdLouisville, Kentucky 40207502-897-6421. Even when times are difficult I feel his presence in my life. His plans dont always coincide with our plans and desires but His way is always going to be best. By His hand we all are fed, He never leaves us to face anything alone. I like to think of the goodness of God like taking a bite of a sweet peach. And thanks for your prayers! Oh dear. God is everything to me! You might want to write this verse on the tablet of your heart for all those days when your hope is running on empty. Just as I would never do anything evil to my children, God would never do evil toward His children either. I believe that Christs gift of salvation provides His followers the assurance of eternal life, a life which begins the moment we confess His Name and receive His Spirit, guaranteeing what is to come (2 Corinthians 1:22). Thank you for the beautiful reminder. Gods goodness gives me hope! She is a gifted author with a deft touch at all the elements of fine storytelling." T. Thank you for the beautiful words and the opportunity from DaySpring. Like Paul, I am learning that my circumstances can be pretty messy. At Thanksgiving 2014, my husband, age 62 was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimers Disease. I have learned this truth in many powerful ways the past three years as my husband and I fought his cancer together and even as we lost that battle I know that even though I dont always understand Gods plan, it is always what is best for me that He loves me, is faithful, and will never leave me. to my heart. Thank you Liz, I needed this. This is my belief and salvation! The Lord has demonstrated his goodness to me all of my life. Praise Be to God The Father, God The Son and The Holy Spirit. Im a cancer survivor by His grace by 12 years!!!! Like you remembering this little prayer, I think of singing Jesus Loves Me and I still get cold chills when I sing it and think of the words even now. please download it to U-tube. A chance to Taste and see that the Lord is good. In fact, my tag line on my catering business cards is Serving Him by Serving You. Now, I actually get embarrassed when given praise, and just give the praise where it is due!!! All the time. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57 YES! But the day after I scheduled the hysterectomy because the doctor said I would continue to bleed and it would get worse. B Bobbie Nelson 53 followers More information Liz's Journey of Faith - Liz Curtis Higgs Famous Latin Quotes Joshua 3 5 Liz Curtis Higgs Matthew 6 34 A family member is going through some tough times and that means Im traveling those times, too. I am so grateful God uses me as me and not a perfect legalistic plastic Christian. I have recently become a member of the chronic migraine club and knowing that God is always good and always in charge helps each and every day! He is always there in the dark times as well as the good times, offering me a hand to hold on to. Liz, I have really enjoyed your books and can not hardly wait to get this one. Hope for kindness and love for and to all. His goodness lets us know what He has prepared for us for eternity. I get so weary. PTL, When we are given the opportunity to serve others people see the good news of the gospel in action. Despite my parents best efforts to raise a wholesome, small-town girl, I veered off track in my teens and started hanging out with a faster crowd. Its in the sunrise, the sunset, trees, flowers, animals. It means I get to start over every day. Luke 24:6. But mostly, for me, His goodness is most evident when He takes my mistakes and redeems them for good, my discouragement and gives me hope through His Word. Your privacy is vital to me. God is good and I am sustained by this thought each time I see an act of kindness or a thoughtful deed, but even more so when I hear someone say I dont see the sense of praying. Thanks Liz! Bless you for opening Gods Word with me today! (2 Timothy2:13 ). My heart swells with gratitude when I think of the Goodness of God. I am learning to see this goodness even in the hardships, which is a new way of thinking for me. I believe that the Bible is Gods inspired and perfect Word. Download In Search of the Proverbs 31 Man book PDF by Michelle McKinney Hammond and published by WaterBrook. If He wasnt such a loving good God, He would have given up on many along time ago. When Im not traveling, speaking, or spinning a story, I connect with readers online, take copious photos, readhistorical novels, watch period films, and immerse myself in researchthe more books,the merrier. My knees were unsteady as I climbed the few steps to the platform and turned to face the audience. Loved this Liz! Thank you for sharing. Im inspired. Not because I knew the Lord, but because I knew this simple prayer: God is great, God is good, Somememory verses to remind you of Gods goodness: Heavenly Father, in a world that grows darker by the hour, Your goodness remains a beacon of hope. (NLT) I would like to ask your permission to share some of your memorizing tips with the ladies in my group. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. He is our provider and our healer, He is our beacon in the storm, He loves us unconditionally no matter our temperament, He brought us the Holy Spirit to guide our step, and He is the same Yesterday, Today, and Forever. Thanks, Liz, for your continued encouragement! I cant look at any of this without thinking of our sweet Lord Jesus, the creator of all things. Yes, He is good! But I can turn to Gods Goodness and accept forgiveness, love and know that I, not good on my own, am His Beloved. We have no goodness of our own; how wonderful it is that our heavenly Father credits us with the goodness of Jesus because we are His children whom He loves beyond measure! He walks with us through the deepest valleys he has all our tears he knows all the hairs on our heads we are all tattooed on his hands !!!! Gods goodness is so overwhelming. We live in such a dark world; it is a comfort to be able to see past that to Gods light! I am waiting to see if I get a call back. Truly amazing. Doing good deeds for others reflects the heart of God. Goodness is the end result. Liz Curtis Higgs has spoken for 1,800 Christian conferences around the globe and has written 37 books, including Bad Girls of the Bible, The Girl's Still Got It, The Women of Christmas, and The Women of Easter. God is good all the time. To me, the goodness of God means that when this fretful daughter is worrying and despairing and Chicken Little-ing herself into one fantastic tailspin over life, He shows up with tender words and solid truth-comfort. God gives us so much hope, we cant contain it or control it. Narrated by: Liz Curtis Higgs. I want to see others as my Father sees them, through my Fathers eyes. He is love. My current boss is becoming very hard to work for . I am so excited to follow your blog Hes in charge of hope. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. God is dependable and good and is there for me in any trouble or any daily situation so good! Psalm 27:13 says I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Have a wonderful day! We are His messengers. Gods goodness is everywhere in everything. Thank you for showering me with blessing with your stories. Oh that everyone would be filled up and overflowing in Gods goodness. I know beyond a doubt that Hell come through this with me just as Hes done in the past. He can NEVER be evil. God is indeed Good All the Time! Another woman whose prognosis was grim with cancer now has no cancer in her body! This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 208 pages. As we look at Gods demand for justice and our role in this world of injustice, I need to remind people that God is a God of goodness. He continues to show us the way and hold our hand as we walk those difficult paths. I am so thankful for his loving care! That without my faith in Him, I would have no hope. . I finally gave them over to God. I was a single woman at the time. In fact, he loves the whole world. No matter what, I am content and believe Gods peace is one of the greatest gifts I enjoy in the midst of trials. Ah. I used to say that prayer for dinner. as you trust in him, Goodness is one of the many attributes of God. Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, holy holy is He. So far Id shared my unexpected journey toward hope only with family members and a few close friends. ALL THE TIME!!!!!! God bless! Sound good? Liz Curtis Higgs. I injured my left arm and could barely move it, my precious 16 year old fur babies passed away six weeks of each other, I went through a total hysterectomy because of possible cancer cells ( praise God it wasnt cancer!) Gods goodness is everywhere. It means even embarrassing and sad things can be changed and used to His glory. Those are some of the ways I see His goodness. I would highly recommend it for a personal study or a group study. Power, Forgiveness. God being good all the time means never having to worry about Him being bad, negative, against us, or ever being wrong! The whole alto section gasped. So refreshing and true. I desperately want to change jobs and this will be a step up for me financially since my current job is only part time. When you trust in Him, your believing lives (MSG). Wow! Until you come face to face with it, you cant even describe it fully. Gods goodness is something I have had to cling to a lot lately. I have followed you ever since and love your books. It gives me something to focus on rather that the situation that I am going through. Let Gods good overflow to everyone we meet ! He is so good to everyone all the time!!! God cares about the least of these and sees us both from the outside and the inside. God is Good all the time.and All the Time God is Good!! In the times that we are living in,it is difficult to be greatful for what we have. Nahum states in chapter 1 verse 7, that the lord is good. He blessed me when we met once here in Las Vegas at a womens retreat at my church. May I escort my new friend to her seat? I turned to see a young man with a kind smile bending toward an elderly woman in a wheelchair. All the time. What a comforting, empowering feeling! Her . God is good, because God is Love, and Love conquers all. God is truly the only unchanging and unending piece of our lives. Her six Scottish historical novels have won the hearts of readers and reviewers around the globe.Whence Came a Prince received a Christy Award for Best Historical Novel. look what he endured. Feature articles about Liz have appeared in more than 250 major newspapers and magazines, as well as on Salon.com,Beliefnet.com, Spirituality.com, HopeforWomenMag.com, Kyria.com, and many other websites. so that you may overflow with hope Liz grew up in Pennsylvania as the youngest of six children. Thank you for sharing your God given talents with so many. He is good all the time, he knows there are 4 very young children without a daddy. I love the memory verse shared Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge inHim. What a powerful promise. Gods goodness gives me a babys cry, the clouds in the sky, even the breath I breathe. He does no harm, he does what we are afraid to do for ourselves by making us move to the next level. God is good. Lizs dedication to platform ministry has not gone unnoticed. For all that he has done for me and my family, for his constant love and care, I am thankful! I look forward to reading the book when I am able to buy it. He has blessed me far beyond my understanding, and hes also been there to help me cope with all of these blessings! Her articles have also appeared in Faith&Friends in Canada, WomanAlive inGreatBritain, and Enhance in Australia.