Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Just Do It

I have read commentaries, devotions, books, whatever literary offerings available under various names and listened to sermons and teachings in churches, classrooms, on DVDs and on television.  There are some inspired people out there.  Some are inspired by God. But … Continue reading

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The Impotence of a Parent

Psalm 55 Jody Neufeld 1-3 Hello? God? Can you hear me? Answer me! My mind is a jumble of confusing, evil voices! Everyone is looking at me! They hate me! 4-5 My heart is broken. I just want to die. … Continue reading

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I MUST

From then on Jesus began to point out to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him … Continue reading

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Worship – Hurricane – Still Worship

[reprinted from November 12, 2004] Jesus told her, “Believe Me, woman, an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know. We worship what we … Continue reading

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Hell – Yes, It Is Real

I wonder how many have already decided not to read today’s devotion. Come on with me today. It will be encouraging. [Jesus said,]“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are … Continue reading

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Learn from History – Or Repeat It

[reprinted from July 2003] I know that all God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. God works so that people will be in awe of Him. Whatever is, has already been, and … Continue reading

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Tough Love

In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, along with my spirit and with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 turn that one over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit … Continue reading

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To Whom Do You Belong?

If God hadn’t been for us —all together now, Israel, sing out!— If God hadn’t been for us when everyone went against us, We would have been swallowed alive by their violent anger, Swept away by the flood of rage, … Continue reading

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Psalm 51

There’s a new book coming out this weekend called A Living Psalter: Creative Reflections on the Book of Psalms. This is one of the “reflections” that I contributed. I encourage everyone to “paraphrase” Scripture when you read it. That means … Continue reading

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True Repentance

Listen, heavens, and pay attention, earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up,but they have rebelled against Me… Stop bringing useless offerings. I despise [your] incense. New Moons and Sabbaths, and the calling of … Continue reading

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