Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Mary’s Testimony
[reprinted from December 17, 2009] Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the … Continue reading
Counting My Blessings
My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can … Continue reading
My Job – no, Life Description
Lectionary texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 There was a man named John who was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through … Continue reading
Where’s the Line?
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured … Continue reading
DID you know, Mary?
[reprinted from December 9, 2010 – It touched my heart again this year.] In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to … Continue reading
Working for the LORD
Life is short and meaningless, and it fades away like a shadow. Who knows what is best for us? Who knows what will happen after we are gone? A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving … Continue reading
Home and Holidays
[reprinted from December 16, 2009] – Henry Neufeld The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes … Continue reading
Plans for Christmas
“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your gates in the land the LORD your God is giving you, you must not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Instead, you … Continue reading
Real Comfort – Even at Christmas
“Comfort, comfort my people,†says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her sins. Listen! It’s the voice … Continue reading
Immanuel: God with Me
Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel. Â Â Isaiah 7:14 (HCSB) We are in the Advent season. Three weeks from Sunday will be Christmas Day when we, … Continue reading