Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Sin, Salvation, and God’s Great Love

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so that Christ could make us acceptable to God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (CEV). We Christians talk a lot about salvation. But do we think or meditate on the … Continue reading →

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And His Word Goes On

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. 34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. 35 Make me walk along the path … Continue reading →

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Real Honest-to-my-LORD Rest

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.26 Yes, Father, that is what pleased you. 27 My … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Am A Sheep

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, 29 for my Father has given them … Continue reading →

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O My LORD

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said to His disciples,] “But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going.6 Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you.7 But in fact, … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Going Home

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to … Continue reading →

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Choose

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[The LORD says,] “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 … Continue reading →

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Something to Ponder

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. Revelation 22:20-21 (NIV) God loves me. God loves you. Soon – that’s … Continue reading →

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Fear of the LORD

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from July 9, 2012] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. That is, in Christ, he chose us before the world … Continue reading →

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Strength for Today – Hope for Tomorrow

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. 2 Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. 3 They themselves will be wealthy, and … Continue reading →

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