Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Take a Little Time
Today I am suggesting that you join me in reading this psalm. Don’t rush through it. Think about it. It could be the point of the musical word “Selah†– pause and think about it. Think of it as a … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Fresh Bread
As He [Jesus] stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples approached Him and said, “This place is a wilderness, and it is already late. Send the crowds … Continue reading
God’s Miracles: Transformation
This week’s lectionary texts were not a group that had me marking my Bible so I would remember them. It occurs to me that they may just not be speaking to me in this season of my life. However, they … Continue reading
Give Thanks Any way
Be quiet while I speak, then say what you will. I will be responsible for what happens to me. God may kill me, but still I will trust him and offer my defense.      Job 13:13-15 (CEV) Jesus then asked his … Continue reading
Who Do I Call?
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the … Continue reading
Have You Touched Jesus Lately?
Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him that they might only touch … Continue reading
Because I Said So
Then the word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears … Continue reading
Treasures
He [Jesus] said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.†… Continue reading
If You Have Ears to Hear
– Henry Neufeld The cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison, each had a dream. Both had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. When Joseph … Continue reading
Loving Lifeguard
[Jesus said,] “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”   Luke 19:10 (HCSB) [Jesus said,] “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them!â€Â    … Continue reading