Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

The Law

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “Don’t suppose that I came to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to give them their full meaning. Heaven and earth may disappear. But I promise … Continue reading →

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The Good News for my Family

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach. I will give instruction and explain the mystery of what happened long ago. These things we learned from our ancestors, and we will tell them to the next generation. We … Continue reading →

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Salt and Light

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end … Continue reading →

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The Price of Discipleship

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.”     Matthew 5:11 (NLT) Here I am out on a limb … Continue reading →

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The Persecuted

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “God’s divine care is on those who are persecuted for standing up for their relationship with God. They will surely have a place in His Kingdom.”      Matthew 5:10 (my paraphrase) I want to say from the beginning that … Continue reading →

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Peace, Peace, Perfect Peace

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”     Matthew 5:9 (KJV) [Jesus said,]“Don’t think that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came to bring trouble, not peace. I came to turn … Continue reading →

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Slippery Slopes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.”         Matthew 5:8 (The Message) The KJV and many versions state this verse as “blessed are the pure in heart”. … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”    Matthew 5:7 (NLT) Most times when I read about mercy, God speaks to me about forgiveness. Today He is taking me to a different place. But remember, dear … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.”        Matthew 5:6 (The Message) This is probably not a familiar translation for this … Continue reading →

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Humble and Blessed

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them!”        Matthew 5:5 (CEV) Of all the Beatitudes, this is the one that is difficult to “see” and understand. Jesus says that if I walk in humility that … Continue reading →

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