Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
The Story
All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.    Matthew 1:17 (NLT) Forty-two generations waited for a Messiah. And some are still … Continue reading
Joseph: An Obedient Quiet Man
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. Â Â Â Matthew 1:24 (NLT) A teacher, author, and friend of mine, Dr. Alden Thompson, talks a lot about the unanswered questions … Continue reading
Emmanuel, God with Us
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will … Continue reading
A Sigh
Jesus left Tyre and went up to Sidon before going back to the Sea of Galilee and the region of the Ten Towns. A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to … Continue reading
In a Few Words
Last week Rev. Steve Hill sent this quote as part of the devotion he sends out. The words have not left me. I felt compelled to share them with you. Believe under a cloud, and wait for Him when there … Continue reading
Faithful Love – Again
Gideon: an ‘ordinary’ kind of guy who gets a ‘call’ from God. The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. So the Lord handed them over to the Midianites for seven years…So Israel was reduced to starvation by the Midianites. … Continue reading
Legacy of Thanks
Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of … Continue reading
I am Thankful – for you!
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) In 1998, I was working about 60 hours/week in … Continue reading
I am Thankful – for Troubles?
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.  James 1:2-3 (NLT) I haven’t reached the … Continue reading
I am Thankful – for Jesus
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or … Continue reading