Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Starting a Romans Study

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God – the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human … Continue reading

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Soaking Up God’s Word

Now when he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them,… Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) I am blessed with a husband who leads by example. … Continue reading

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Election 2008 — God’s Way

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 (NIV) Jesus chose two fishermen to … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Passion

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 (NIV) I hope that everyone who is reading this has seen The Passion of the Christ movie. My … Continue reading

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God’s Love — for me

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink … Continue reading

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Forgiveness — TODAY

[Jesus said,]“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) As I read … Continue reading

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Creator of All This

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there … Continue reading

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How to Grow a Child

What makes a child go ‘bad’ or ‘good’? First, let’s keep the definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ simple. good – excellent, high moral life, superior, bad – awful, horrific, shocking, poor moral life Second, I am not setting myself as … Continue reading

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Rending and Trembling

Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!… Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. … Continue reading

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Minister in the Night

Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD. May the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth, bless … Continue reading

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