Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
The Perfect Prayer
“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father I heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading
Reflection Before Resolution
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.     Proverbs 27:19 (NLT) Are you going to make a new resolution tonight? I stopped making resolutions on New Year’s after I left high school. I do, … Continue reading
Beloved Children
“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.’â€Â    Matthew 25:41 In the middle of Jesus’ description of Judgment Day … Continue reading
Parent and Child
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.        Proverbs 17:6 (NLT) If you are a parent, older sibling that is raising a younger sibling, or mentor, pull up a chair and join … Continue reading
Words
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,†he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!â€Â    Mark 1:14-15 (NLT, my emphasis) … Continue reading
Great Expectations
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place … Continue reading
Silent Night
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, … Continue reading
He Changes Everything
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available … Continue reading
Here I Come…
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.†    Luke 10:5-6 (NLT) My daughter … Continue reading
The Faithful Come to Worship Him
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly … Continue reading