Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Relationship Building
Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lord… So the sin of these young men was very serious in the Lord’s sight, for they treated the Lord’s offerings with contempt.     1 Samuel 2:12, … Continue reading
The Investor
As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. Joseph took the body and wrapped … Continue reading
Jesus’ Attitude
I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church … Continue reading
The Silent Storms
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.       Psalm 9:9-10 (NLT) Those who plant in … Continue reading
The Storms: They are a Raging!
After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were … Continue reading
The Value of My Child About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?†Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I … Continue reading
How is that working for you?
So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish. Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through … Continue reading
Thanks in All
For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and … Continue reading
Are You One of the Cool Kids?
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.   Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) “You are who you hang around with†was a popular saying when I was a teenager. I hated it. My parents seem … Continue reading
Abba’s Love – A Miracle
Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He … Continue reading