Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Above All – Seek Wisdom

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

The events of this past week have left me in much prayer, seeking God’s wisdom and His perspective. Let us keep our focus on our LORD and our hearts and mouths on praising Him. May His Spirit guard my our … Continue reading →

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See the Good?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made. After sending them out, the Lord God stationed mighty cherubim to the east of … Continue reading →

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Wisdom in My Life

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

The next day Moses solved disagreements among the people, and the people stood around him from morning until night. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What is all this you are doing … Continue reading →

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Identity Crisis

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Later, Joseph from Arimathea asked Pilate if he could take the body of Jesus. (Joseph was a secret follower of Jesus, because he was afraid of some of the leaders.) Pilate gave his permission, so Joseph came and took Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Real Power

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.     Psalm 19:14 (NLT) Lectionary texts: Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38 One of … Continue reading →

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Hard Day’s Night

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I … Continue reading →

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Too Many Distractions!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

My dear friends, this is now the second time I’ve written to you, both letters reminders to hold your minds in a state of undistracted attention. Keep in mind what the holy prophets said, and the command of our Master … Continue reading →

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Heart Check

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both.      Proverbs 22:2 (NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some … Continue reading →

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When I am Un-Lovely

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

People of Israel, listen to the Lord’s message.  The Lord has this against you who live in the land: “The people are not true, not loyal to God, nor do those who live in the land even know him. Cursing, … Continue reading →

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Obedience + Love = Worship

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and … Continue reading →

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