Category Archives: 1 John

Be Still and Know (Psalm 40:10)

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. They … Continue reading →

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God’s Power is a Parent’s Power

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.      1 John 4:16 (WEB) This morning I will be … Continue reading →

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Salvation: My Story … Your Story

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

There are some great stories in the Bible of God’s saving grace. From Noah and his family’s lift from the flood to the many that Jesus pronounced free of their sins; free of their disease, God has come into the … Continue reading →

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Grace: Comes Full Circle

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

– Henry Neufeld When Jesus and his disciples had finished eating, he asked, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than the others do?” Simon Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know I do!” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus … Continue reading →

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New Year: Time for Spiritual Health

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate; and … Continue reading →

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How Great is our Lord

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side.” Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. Other small boats were also with him. … Continue reading →

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Applause from Heaven

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world – the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes … Continue reading →

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I Do – But God Does First!

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise … Continue reading →

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God’s Diet for Me

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. Proverbs 27:7 (NIV) Have you ever been hungry? I mean – missed several meals hungry? Most of us have no idea what that means. … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Spiritual Test

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Loved ones, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2In this way you can know the spirit of God. Every spirit that … Continue reading →

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