Category Archives: 2 Peter

Too Many Distractions!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

My dear friends, this is now the second time I’ve written to you, both letters reminders to hold your minds in a state of undistracted attention. Keep in mind what the holy prophets said, and the command of our Master … Continue reading →

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Keep My Candle Trimmed and Burning

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

I praise you, LORD, for being my guide. Even in the darkest night, your teachings fill my mind.      Psalm 16:7 (CEV) God has not allowed me to leave my table with my little candle in front of me. … Continue reading →

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This God’s Army

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.        2 Timothy 4:7 (HCSB) I have often heard this describe someone at their funeral. And I guess it is appropriate as … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.”        Matthew 5:6 (The Message) This is probably not a familiar translation for this … Continue reading →

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Heaven is Home

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, [but]eternal, in the heavens. For most certainly in this we groan, longing to be clothed … Continue reading →

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The Promise Keeper

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his … Continue reading →

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Patience IS A Virtue – from God!

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.        2 Peter 3:9 (WEB, my emphasis) Too … Continue reading →

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God’s Chosen People

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

[God said,] “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep … Continue reading →

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Get in a Study Group

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

20But you need to realize that no one alone can understand any of the prophecies in the Scriptures. 21The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God. — 2 … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Morning Devotion (Add Virtue to Knowledge)

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

Note:  Because of a rushed morning, I’m cross-posting today’s devotional with today’s Running Toward the Goal podcast. 3By his divine power, God has given us everything that leads to life and virtue, through knowing the one who has called us … Continue reading →

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