Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Working in Jesus’ Clinic
As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.†He got up and followed him. It happened as he sat in the house, behold, many … Continue reading
The Point – Out of Context
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughter and like a sheep silent before her shearers, He did not open His mouth.         Isaiah 53:7 (HCSB) Church signs have become … Continue reading
The sometimes uncomfortable Way
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great. Genesis 15:1 (HCSB) The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; … Continue reading
Here’s the Path…
Some of you accuse others of doing wrong. But there is no excuse for what you do. When you judge others, you condemn yourselves, because you are guilty of doing the very same things. We know that God is right … Continue reading
How Do I Spend my Time?
Dear friends, keep building on the foundation of your most holy faith, as the Holy Spirit helps you to pray.          Jude 20 (CEV) Jude wrote a letter that the Bible originators put into 25 verses. That’s it. No multiple chapters. … Continue reading
Unanswered Prayers
My God, my God, why have you deserted me? Why are you so far away? Won’t you listen to my groans and come to my rescue? I cry out day and night, but you don’t answer, and I can never … Continue reading
The Measure of a Woman (Man)
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm … Continue reading
Lion Up!
So I ask you to make full use of the gift that God gave you when I placed my hands on you. Use it well. God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and … Continue reading
Listen Up!
That winter, Jesus was in Jerusalem for the Temple Festival. One day he was walking in that part of the temple known as Solomon’s Porch, and the people gathered all around him. They said, “How long are you going to … Continue reading
How to Grow Trust
A story is told about Oliver Cromwell, a 17th century politician and military leader, who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland for a short time as a republic. He and his man servant were spending the night at an inn. Cromwell, … Continue reading