Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Christ’s Membership Card

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous … Continue reading →

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Shout to the LORD!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Come, let us shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to Him in song.      Psalm 95:1-2 (HCSB) I have children … Continue reading →

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Counting My Blessings

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 14, 2011] My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of Your … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel, God with Us

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 2, 2010] For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Going to Trust?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him. 6 God made heaven and earth; he created the sea and everything else. God always keeps his word. 7 He gives justice to the poor and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Health

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope. 5 God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you … Continue reading →

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Forever Friends

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.”         John 15:12-13 (The Message) I … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Grace

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he said to them,“Whoever welcomes this little child in … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Grace

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Jesus said to his disciples, “During this very night, all of you will reject me, as the Scriptures say, ‘I will strike down the shepherd, and … Continue reading →

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Please Help and Bless our Leaders

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Please help the king to be honest and fair just like you, our God. 2 Let him be honest and fair with all your people, especially the poor. 3 Let peace and justice rule every mountain and hill. 4 Let … Continue reading →

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