Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
The Work of Being A Disciple
10When he was alone, those who were around him along with the twelve began to ask him about the parables. 11And he told them, “The mystery of the kingdom of heaven is given to you, but to those on the … Continue reading
New is a Good Word
14King Herod heard, because Jesus was becoming famous. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why these powers are working in him.” 15But others were saying, “It’s Elijah!” and others were saying, “A … Continue reading
Riding in a storm today?
Then he [Jesus] go into the boat and his disciples followed him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat… Matthew 8:23-24 (NIV, my … Continue reading
Are you Ashamed of the Gospel? Do not say “no†too quickly!
I am debtor [I am obligated] both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish. So, as much as is in me, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who are … Continue reading
Change: Love it or Fight it
Therefore we do not lost heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So … Continue reading
Missionaries
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world. For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how … Continue reading
Death, You Lose!
“Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.â€Â             Revelation 1:17-18 (NIV) … Continue reading
Political Words
Then [Jesus] said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.â€Â                             Matthew 22:21 (WEB) Politics has become an increasingly dirty business. Is it possible for a Christian to be … Continue reading
Building My Faith Muscles
“…if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.â€Â          Matthew 17:20 (WEB) Have you ever seen a mustard … Continue reading
Shine Your Light, Lord, Where You Will
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them,… Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) … Continue reading