Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Holy Week: Thursday
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.†He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed … Continue reading
Holy Week: Wednesday
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of man is?†They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the … Continue reading
Holy Week: Tuesday
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of … Continue reading
Holy Week: Monday
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who … Continue reading
Day 5: Prayer: What I Have Learned
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, … Continue reading
Day 4: Prayer: Un-prayed Prayers
After my son died, I wrote a book on grief for Christians. The story from the gospels that has stood out in my heart was not Jesus weeping at Lazarus’ tomb but His need to grieve privately when He learns … Continue reading
Day 3: Prayer: The Limits of Prayer
“My prayer is not for them[disciples] alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May … Continue reading
Day 2: Prayer: Does Prayer Matter?
May the LORD answer you when you are in distress, may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Psalm 20:1 (NIV) Jesus who spoke worlds into existence – felt the need to pray. He devoted equal time to … Continue reading
Day 1: Prayer: What is the point?
Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. Psalm 86:6 (NIV) I am going to be writing about prayer this week. I’ve been doing a lot of it lately. Day 1: What is the point? Does God … Continue reading
For Those who are Tired
My paraphrase of Matthew 11:28-30 “Hey! Hey, You! Yes, the one who is exhausted from standing on your feet for ten hours! You, the one who has a job and also a family that needs your care for another ten … Continue reading