Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

God Hears

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Then Jesus brought his followers together with whoever was around that day and said: “If anyone likes being with me and is liking what I say each one must decide that ‘self’ is not as important. You must take up … Continue reading →

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Free-ing Truth

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NIV, emphasis mine) I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Abundant Life

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt God was silent? Have you ever prayed and prayed and prayed and prayed – and heard or saw nothing in response? “God! Are You there?!” “I am the … Continue reading →

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In the Potter’s Hands

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the … Continue reading →

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Choose You This Day

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help. Psalm 10:17 (CEV) I confess to you that yesterday I allowed myself to be wore out by my … Continue reading →

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Lent…A Thought

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Forty days from now we who call ourselves Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday. It is seen by many as the greatest celebration of the Church. For many, Lent, is a way to follow Jesus’ example of a 40-day retreat (as … Continue reading →

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The New Me!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CEV) How often in my life have I wished for a ‘mulligan’! A ‘do-over’! Here is the word that when … Continue reading →

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Worship is More Than Music To Me

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing…but let us encourage one another… Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) I want to attend a worship service that fits me like my favorite shoes. After receiving a … Continue reading →

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