Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

First in My Life

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the Word of life—  that life was revealed, and we have seen it … Continue reading

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Today’s Opposition

[reprinted from February 24, 2010] 20What honor is there in it if you are treated badly for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you endure suffering when doing good, God graciously blesses you. — 1 Peter 2:20 (HN) … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day 2012

There will be cards, chocolate, and fields of flowers moved around today by hand, through the postal service, and even the internet as we all try to tell those that we love – how much we love. But all that … Continue reading

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He is There

Happy is one who cares for the poor;  the LORD will save him in a day of adversity. The LORD will keep him and preserve him; he will be blessed in the land. You will not give him over to … Continue reading

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Life Words

Jesus Heard You from He Lives, He Comforts  (ISBN#978-0800760519, July 1977) by Corrie ten Boom Jesus heard when you prayed last night. He talked with God about you. Jesus was there when you fought your fight, he is going to … Continue reading

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Jesus: More, So Much More

[reprinted from March 4, 2010] Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. … Continue reading

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Life Music

Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is … Continue reading

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Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

[reprinted from February 18, 2010] 32God raised this Jesus, and we are all witnesses to it. 33He was elevated to the right hand of God and received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father. Now he is pouring … Continue reading

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My Expectations

Lectionary texts: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 So he turned and left in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great … Continue reading

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Hope to Give

Again, I observed all the acts of oppression being done under the sun.Look at the tears of those who are oppressed; they have no one to comfort them. Power is with those who oppress them; they have no one to … Continue reading

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