Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

What Does God Want from Believers?

[Jesus said,]“I came down from heaven to do what God wants me to do, not what I want to do. Here is what the One who sent me wants me to do: I must not lose even one whom God … Continue reading

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Take It or Leave It

These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel. They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words. They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled and will teach you to … Continue reading

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Beautiful Feet

[reprinted from October 14, 2010] How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! The watchmen shout and sing … Continue reading

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My Heart Song

Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit. Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord. Always give thanks to … Continue reading

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Life Filled With Light

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light. Light brings every kind of goodness, right living, and truth. Try to learn … Continue reading

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A Sigh

[reprinted from December 1, 2010] Jesus left Tyre and went up to Sidon before going back to the Sea of Galilee and the region of the Ten Towns. A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and … Continue reading

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Reach Out and Touch

Anyone who sets himself up as “religious” by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out … Continue reading

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Let God’s Love Take You In

So I bow in prayer before the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth gets its true name. I ask the Father in his great glory to give you the power to be strong inwardly through his … Continue reading

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Finding the Good

Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through Him by faith into this grace in which we stand,and we rejoice in the hope … Continue reading

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Why Did I Do That?

Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor, and those who love learning will succeed.    Proverbs 19:8 (NCV) Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.      Proverbs 19:23 (NLT) Is there anyone … Continue reading

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