Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

The River

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear,though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the … Continue reading →

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Family: The Omega

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 7, 2010] “But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”      Matthew 6:33 (WEB) Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God … Continue reading →

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Family: The Alpha

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 3, 2010] For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches … Continue reading →

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Vaccine Against Discouragement

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the … Continue reading →

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My Family, God’s Way

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. 2 But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, 3 and Jesus’ brothers said to him, … Continue reading →

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Listen to God’s Love Song

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 11, 2011] “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.”    Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) In Matthew’s gospel after Jesus was baptized and went through 40 days of temptation in the desert, … Continue reading →

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Having a ‘Bad’ Day?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 6, 2012] By the rivers in Babylon we sat and cried when we remembered Jerusalem. On the poplar trees nearby we hung our harps. Those who captured us asked us to sing; our enemies wanted happy songs. … Continue reading →

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A New Season

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from June 14, 2012] He said to his disciples,“The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”   … Continue reading →

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On Call

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. 38 Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. His disciples woke … Continue reading →

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Perfect Teachings

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Nothing is completely perfect, except your teachings. 97 I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day. 98 Your laws never leave my mind, and they make me much wiser than my enemies. 99 Thinking about your teachings … Continue reading →

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