Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Ruth and Naomi: From Brokeness to Joy
Ruth answered, “Please don’t tell me to leave you and return home! I will go where you go, I will live where you live; your people will be my people, your God will be my God. I will die where … Continue reading
Peter and John
Peter turned and saw Jesus’ favorite disciple following them. He was the same one who had sat next to Jesus at the meal and had asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?†21 When Peter saw that disciple, he … Continue reading
Oh, Bother!
[Moses said,] You know God’s laws, and it isn’t impossible to obey them. 12 His commands aren’t in heaven, so you can’t excuse yourselves by saying, “How can we obey the Lord’s commands? They are in heaven, and no one … Continue reading
Land That I Love?
Sing a new song to the Lord! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory. 2 The Lord has shown the nations that he has the power to save and to bring justice. … Continue reading
Let the LORD’S Freedom Ring!
For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state,14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 15 … Continue reading
Each New Day
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,†says the Lord, who has compassion on you.    Isaiah 54:10 (NIV) … Continue reading
There is No Box!
I will praise you, Lord! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death. 2 I prayed to you, Lord God, and you healed me, 3 saving me from death and the grave. 4 Your … Continue reading
My Sight isn’t Perfect – Yet
[reprinted from March 7, 2011] Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything, but then we will, just as God completely … Continue reading
Sleep And Rest
You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray. 2 How long will you people refuse to respect me? You love … Continue reading
On the Road with Jesus
[reprinted from March 5, 2010] It happened soon afterward, that he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him. Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, … Continue reading