Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Faith
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness … Continue reading
My ‘flesh’
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:2 (NIV) My ‘flesh’ is a subject that kept me up last night. The psalmist says that … Continue reading
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
Like Daniel, Joseph was a captive. He was sold by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. He was bought by the captain of Pharoah’s guard, Potiphar. The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered… Genesis 39:2 (NIV) Even though … Continue reading
Abraham and Isaac
Genesis 22 begins with the sometimes troubling first verse: Some time later God tested Abraham. Genesis 22:1 (NIV) It can be disconcerting to think that our loving Father God will give us ‘tests’. However, without a ‘test’ it is difficult … Continue reading
David and Goliath
This may be the most famous Old Testament story. Israel was fighting the Philistines. They did that a lot during this part of history. Saul was king. He was a king who was afraid. He had disobeyed God (1 Samuel … Continue reading
Moses in a Basket on the Nile River
Exodus 2 begins with the birth of Moses. Moses begins as the son of a Levite, the priestly tribe of Israel. Moses’ life continues on for 3 more books or 137 more chapters! In Numbers 20 Moses disobeys God and … Continue reading
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
This week God is speaking to me through some well-known Bible stories. Each day I will share one with you. The story of Daniel in the lion’s den is often shared with young children to (I guess) build faith with … Continue reading
Oscar Winner
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.†Job 1:8 (NIV) Now there is a … Continue reading
Our True Strength
If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! Proverbs 24:10 (NIV) Proverbs is not a book for the ‘feel good Christian’. If you want to grow and strengthen as a child of God, it’s a book … Continue reading
Respect for Authority
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Titus 3:1-2 … Continue reading