Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Better Promises

May the king’s rule be refreshing like spring rain on freshly cut grass, like the showers that water the earth. May all the godly flourish during his reign. May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more. May … Continue reading

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Question of each Day

Pilate responded, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” They shouted back, “Crucify him!”        Matthew 27:22 (NLT) Pilate may have been the first to ask the question but he wasn’t the last. … Continue reading

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When the Storms of Life are Raging

Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm.       Job 38:1 (NIV) I said, “Oh that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest – I would flee far away … Continue reading

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How Do I Love Thee?

My lover spoke and said to me, “Get up, my darling; let’s go away, my beautiful one. Look, the winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Blossoms appear through all the land. The time has come to sing; … Continue reading

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“I Asked God …”

During that same time King Herod began to mistreat some who belonged to the church. He ordered James, the brother of John, to be killed by the sword. Herod saw that some of the people liked this, so he decided … Continue reading

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A Psalm for Meditation

I will see you back here tomorrow. BLESSINGS! — Jody I trust in the Lordfor protection.         So why do you say to me,         “Fly like a bird to your mountain.  2 Like hunters, the wicked string their bows;         they … Continue reading

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God’s Language: There is no ‘But’, ‘Except’, and ‘However’

[reprinted from January 1, 2011] I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.   Psalm 16:8 (WEB) David, or another psalmist, states that he has made a choice: God … Continue reading

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Facebook and My Tongue

People can tame every kind of wild animal, bird, reptile, and fish, and they have tamed them, but no one can tame the tongue. It is wild and evil and full of deadly poison. We use our tongues to praise … Continue reading

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I Live …

He [Jesus] said these things while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. Therefore, when many of His disciples heard this, they said, “This teaching is hard! Who can accept it?” Jesus, knowing in Himself that His disciples were complaining about … Continue reading

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Family – Not Always Easy

Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but there was such a crowd they could not get to him. Someone said to Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” Jesus answered them, “My … Continue reading

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