Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
The Truth, The Whole Truth, & Nothing But The Truth
One day as He was teaching the people in the temple complex and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the scribes, with the elders, came up and said to Him: “Tell us, by what authority are You doing … Continue reading
Prayer
Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.†  Luke 11:1 (NLT) The Lord’s Prayer. Much … Continue reading
Value
I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I … Continue reading
Treasures
[reprinted from July 25, 2011 The lectionary texts referenced are from 2011. The lectionary for March 17, 2012 will be tomorrow’s devotion. – Jody] He [Jesus] said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple … Continue reading
How Do I Go On?
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their … Continue reading
Come to the Warmth
Because you say, ‘I’m rich; I have become wealthy and need nothing,’ and you don’t know that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked, I advise you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire so that you … Continue reading
He Changes Everything
[reprinted from December 23, 2010] While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there … Continue reading
The Bible, from the History Channel
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run … Continue reading
Reconciliation: The Ever-giving Gift
Our God, you bless everyone whose sins you forgive and wipe away. You bless them by saying, “You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you.†Before I confessed my sins, my bones felt … Continue reading
Git ‘Er Done!
Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of … Continue reading