Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Not Law in Legislation, But His Love Through Us

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

“For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.17 For God did not send His Son into the world that … Continue reading →

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“I Want to Go with You, LORD, But …”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Jesus answered, “Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn’t worth a thing to God’s kingdom!”     Luke 9:62 (CEV) Lectionary texts: 2 Kings 2:1-14, Psalm 77:1-20, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, Luke 9:51-62 The title and the quoted Scripture … Continue reading →

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Family: The Omega

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 7, 2010] “But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (WEB) Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all … Continue reading →

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Family: The Alpha

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 3, 2010] For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches … Continue reading →

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Lonely Heart

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from … Continue reading →

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Deep Cleaning

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from August 11, 2011] Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again. The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where … Continue reading →

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More Than a Believer

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God. 2 In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face? 3 Day and night my … Continue reading →

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A Coin Has Two Sides

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, … Continue reading →

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Are You Saved?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 17, 2011] [Jesus said] “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”     Luke 19:10 (NLT) If someone asks, “Are you saved?” what do they mean? I first heard this … Continue reading →

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What Am I Here For?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in … Continue reading →

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