Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Reconciliation

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. 12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Cross

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Then he [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace and Mercy

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

“I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers! The wolf and the lamb will feed together. The lion will eat hay like … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

“For I will create a new heaven and a new earth; the past events will not be remembered or come to mind. Then be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I will create Jerusalem to be … Continue reading →

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Am I Ready?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” … He also said to them, … Continue reading →

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Abba’s Love – A Miracle

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 8, 2010] Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our … Continue reading →

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My Servant

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

… and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain equal with God. Instead he gave up everything and became a slave, when he became like one of us. … Continue reading →

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My Forever Friend, Better Than a BFF

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress. Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away. I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting … Continue reading →

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My Professor, My Mentor

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord God has given Me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me each morning; He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed … In … Continue reading →

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Kindness: All the Way to the End

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from February 1, 2010] – Henry Neufeld 6As for me, I am already being poured out on the altar, and the time of my death has come upon me. 7I have completed the great race. I have finished the … Continue reading →

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