Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Alone? Never!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God’s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for … Continue reading →

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Are You Saved?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 17, 2011] [Jesus said] “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”     Luke 19:10 (NLT) If someone asks, “Are you saved?” what do they mean? I first heard this … Continue reading →

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Will You Consider Some Free Advice?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Everyone on this earth, now listen to what I say! 2 Listen, no matter who you are, rich or poor. 3 I speak words of wisdom, and my thoughts make sense. 4 I have in mind a mystery that I … Continue reading →

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His Love Never Ends

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

If I speak human or angelic languages but do not have love, I am a sounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have … Continue reading →

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Ancient Words? Eternal Words!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

You are my portion,Lord; I have promised to obey your words. 58 I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. 59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps … Continue reading →

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Do I Have Time to Garden?

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from July 11, 2011] One day, Jacob was cooking some stew, when Esau came home hungry and said, “I’m starving to death! Give me some of that red stew right now!” That’s how Esau got the name “Edom.” Jacob … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Sin

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to -him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.     … Continue reading →

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Marriage Gift

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 8, 2012] Some Pharisees came to Jesus and tried to trick him. They asked, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for any reason he chooses?” Jesus answered,”Surely you have read in the Scriptures: … Continue reading →

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Is My Neighbor Calling?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied,“What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” … Continue reading →

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Do You REALLY Believe?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 28, 2011] In the crowd was a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had gone to many doctors, and they had not done anything except cause her a lot of pain. She had paid … Continue reading →

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