Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Focus on God’s Promise and Hope

As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.” Jesus replied,“Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. … Continue reading

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God is Enough

[reprinted from November 25, 2008] “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away … Continue reading

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Treasure Hunting

[Jesus said,]“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses … Continue reading

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Abba Over the Storms

[reprinted from November 5, 2010] When he got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep. They came … Continue reading

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Election 2012

Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.       Romans 12:21 (NCV) I am writing this devotion the morning of the election. I am writing it before I know who won – because, frankly, … Continue reading

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Gave it All

Jesus sat near the Temple money box and watched the people put in their money. Many rich people gave large sums of money. Then a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which were only worth a … Continue reading

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Mourning into Gladness

The Lord All-Powerful will prepare a feast on this mountain for all people.  It will be a feast with all the best food and wine, the finest meat and wine. On this mountain God will destroy the veil that covers … Continue reading

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Wisdom

My child, listen to what I say and remember what I command you. Listen carefully to wisdom; set your mind on understanding. Cry out for wisdom, and beg for understanding. Search for it like silver, and hunt for it like … Continue reading

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Parent and Child

[reprinted from December 29, 2010] Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6 (NLT) If you are a parent, older sibling that is raising a younger sibling, or mentor, pull … Continue reading

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Building His Kingdom

After this, the Lord chose seventy-two others and sent them out in pairs ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.    Luke 10:1 (NCV) John the Baptist is the one Isaiah the prophet was … Continue reading

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