Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
God loves me…this I know…now.
Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the … Continue reading
Time to Grow Up
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. … Continue reading
My Sin . . . God’s Love
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Romans 2:1 (NIV) OUCH! Just to be … Continue reading
Light
33â€Nobody lights a lamp in order to hide it, but rather to put it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light. 34Your eye is the body’s lamp. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body … Continue reading
Just and Right for All
David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people. 2 Samuel 8:15 (NIV) This one line in the middle of this book jumped at me today. David had power over all of Israel. This … Continue reading
God, President-elect Obama, and Me
Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you … Continue reading
God’s Plan is My Plan
Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. Luke 4:31-32 (NIV) Have you heard good preachers and teachers? … Continue reading
Jesus Knows Me…and Loves me
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.†John 4:39 (NIV) How much ‘stuff’ has God forgiven in you? Is there anything you think He cannot … Continue reading
Jesus: God and Man, a mystery
The mystery of my Christian faith that is most difficult for me to understand is: Jesus is God and Jesus is man. I find myself focusing on His divine nature; the miracles, wise words, death and resurrection. I miss the … Continue reading
Joseph: God’s Man
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading