Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Grief

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort!”     Matthew 5:4 (CEV) If you have experienced the death of someone you love, lost your job, been divorced, or lived through a fire, hurricane, tornado, or other natural disaster, then … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” … Continue reading →

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What is a blessing?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

I am studying some of the principles of my faith. Over the next few days I am going to be sharing some of the basics that have been the foundation that continues to feed into my growth. I am starting … Continue reading →

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Child of the King

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question: “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” Jesus responded, “Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of … Continue reading →

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God’s Language: There is no ‘But’, ‘Except’, and ‘However’

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8 (WEB) David, or another psalmist, states that he has made a choice: God is in front of him and … Continue reading →

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The LORD Does Say and Do

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[The LORD says,]“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or raise his voice in … Continue reading →

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Bless the Lord

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had … Continue reading →

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Walking Humbly With My LORD

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: “When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t … Continue reading →

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Fresh Bread

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who … Continue reading →

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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jody note: My husband, Henry, is sharing with us today from his current study in James.] 19Know this, my beloved brothers and sisters, Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 20For human anger does … Continue reading →

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