Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Servant Like Jesus
[reprinted from June 19, 2009] Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. Â In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; Â not lagging in … Continue reading
Watch Out for Sneaky Legalism!
There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,†he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous … Continue reading
Which is Easier?
Jesus got into a boat and crossed back over to the town where he lived. Some people soon brought to him a crippled man lying on a mat. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the … Continue reading
“I Am Hereâ€
Lectionary Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8, Revelation 21:1-6a, Matthew 25:31-46 Welcome, LORD, to our time together in 2012! Teach us, LORD. Give us ears to hear and a heart to receive what You have to teach us. I know that … Continue reading
We Worship
After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,†the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because … Continue reading
We Dream Again
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He … Continue reading
We Hope
“What things?” He asked them. So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a Prophet powerful in action and speech before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed Him … Continue reading
We Choose
The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things,…†  Luke 10:41 (CEV) God speaking to me about being “worried and upset†the week before Christmas is no surprise. This whole story of Martha and … Continue reading
We Pray
[a father speaking about his son] “The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.†  Mark 9:22 (NLT, my emphasis) If you … Continue reading
Heirlooms
[reprinted from December 14, 2010] I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) This … Continue reading