Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

The Way

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

He renews my life;  He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.    Psalm 23:3 (HCSB) Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely … Continue reading →

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Daily Workout

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

But—“When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through … Continue reading →

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Who Are His Chosen?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Jody note 2/28/12: God has been speaking to me about His promises, His covenant. I am meditating today on something He said to me four years ago. He continues to build our relationship. [reprinted from June 12, 2008] [God said,] … Continue reading →

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My Imperfect Faith

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even … Continue reading →

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Walking With God

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News. “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced.“The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good … Continue reading →

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God Blesses

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

reprinted from May 10, 2010 [I have numbered the lines, not as verses, but as reference points.] 1. God blesses those people who depend only on him.  They belong to the kingdom of heaven! 2. God blessed those people who … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

And He said to Adam, “Because you listened to your wife’s voice and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘Do not eat from it’: The ground is cursed because of you. You will eat from it by … Continue reading →

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There Is A Famine

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Hear this! The days are coming—  this is the declaration of the Lord GOD— when I will send a famine through the land: not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the … Continue reading →

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A Covenant With God

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

O LORD, I give my life to you.  I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace … Continue reading →

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Open the Eyes of My Heart

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

A lot of Samaritans in that town put their faith in Jesus because the woman had said, “This man told me everything I have ever done.” They came and asked him to stay in their town, and he stayed on … Continue reading →

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