Category Archives: 2 Corinthians

Mourning: Part I (for me)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”     Matthew 5:4 (NLT) Dr Alan Wolfelt says in his grief workshops that “grief” is what most of us experience privately. “Mourning” is the public expression of our grief. … Continue reading →

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A Daily “REAL” Prayer

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Good-by, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you.12 Give each other … Continue reading →

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Missed the Blessing

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going … Continue reading →

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Sin, Salvation, and God’s Great Love

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so that Christ could make us acceptable to God.      2 Corinthians 5:21 (CEV). We Christians talk a lot about salvation. But do we think or meditate on the … Continue reading →

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Having a ‘Bad’ Day?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 6, 2012] By the rivers in Babylon we sat and cried when we remembered Jerusalem. On the poplar trees nearby we hung our harps. Those who captured us asked us to sing; our enemies wanted happy songs. … Continue reading →

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Grace and the Thorn

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. … Continue reading →

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Have You Touched Jesus Lately?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from July 27, 2011] Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him … Continue reading →

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War isn’t Coming – It’s Here!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“When you hear about wars and threats of wars, don’t be afraid. These things will have to happen first, but that isn’t the end. 8 Nations and kingdoms will go to war against each other. There will be earthquakes … Continue reading →

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The Battle in My Mind

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be … Continue reading →

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Come Away With Me

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Note 4/3/13: I felt this message in my spirit again today. “Come away with Me today. Let us spend time together.” Jesus says. [Originally printed June 11, 2012] He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life … Continue reading →

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