Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Walls to Climb

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”… From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. John 6:60, 66 (NIV) Sometimes God’s teachings are just … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

When he [Jesus] was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?” But Jesus made no reply, not even to a sing … Continue reading →

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Change my heart, O God…

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NIV) Here is one of the many verses in the Bible where it is easy to skip the first statement and grab hold … Continue reading →

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God’s Diet for Me

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. Proverbs 27:7 (NIV) Have you ever been hungry? I mean – missed several meals hungry? Most of us have no idea what that means. … Continue reading →

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Hello! God?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”        Jude 9 (NIV) In my mind, since … Continue reading →

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Out of the depths I cry to You, Lord!

Posted on September 30, 2008 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. Psalm 130:1-2 (NIV) This is a word of encouragement for everyone who reads this today. … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

(This is my homework for the weekly Bible study that I am attending.) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippia, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”… Simon Peter answered, “You are … Continue reading →

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Repentance: Part II

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continue reading →

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Repentance: Part I

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14-15 (NIV) In my studies … Continue reading →

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Live FREE!

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 3:1 (NIV) Do I know what it means to repent? Turn away from sin. Walk in … Continue reading →

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