Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Passionate Life or Safe Life
[reprinted from June 17, 2009] But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward … Continue reading
Through the Years
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced… O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood… And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon … Continue reading
Do You Tremble?
Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.â€Â        Exodus 33:15 (NLT) The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned above the cherubim. Let the earth quake.         Psalm 99:1 (HCSB) Lectionery … Continue reading
On God’s Leash
[reprinted from February 8, 2008] — Henry Neufeld 8I will wisely guide you in the way you should go. I will watch you and advise you. 9Don’t be like a horse or a mule, without understanding. They have to be … Continue reading
Yet I Will
This prayer was sung by the prophet Habakkuk: I have heard all about you, Lord. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone … Continue reading
Agendas
[reprinted from May 9, 2007] – Henry Neufeld (15) And they came to Jesus and saw the demonized man, who had had the legion, sitting there clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. (16) And those who … Continue reading
Honor Your Father and Mother
Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.                      Exodus 20:12 (HCSB) What does it mean to give “honor†to your parents? I think … Continue reading
Atonement
[Jesus sharing the parable of the wedding banquet] “Then the king said to his aides, ‘Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, … Continue reading
Listen, Children!
Good friend, follow your father’s good advice; don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings. Wrap yourself in them from head to foot; wear them like a scarf around your neck. Wherever you walk, they’ll guide you; whenever you rest, they’ll … Continue reading
Speak? Or Be Silent.
“As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. If I say to the wicked: Wicked one, you … Continue reading