Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Christmas: The Shepherds

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 They hurried to the village and found Mary … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The Father

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The Child

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with such scum?” 31 Jesus answered them,“Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. 32 I have come to call … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The Mother

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The Angels

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Meanwhile, Jacob left Beersheba and traveled toward Haran. 11 At sundown he arrived at a good place to set up camp and stopped there for the night. Jacob found a stone to rest his head against and lay down to … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus? Immanuel

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 12, 2012] All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with … Continue reading →

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Real Comfort – Even at Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 5, 2011] “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her … Continue reading →

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The Reason

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic … Continue reading →

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Mary, A Girl

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 20, 2012] One month later God sent the angel Gabriel to the town of Nazareth in Galilee with a message for a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to Joseph from the family of King David. The … Continue reading →

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My Heritage

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

While Joseph was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord came to him in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. 21 Then after … Continue reading →