Category Archives: James

Reach Out and Touch

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Anyone who sets himself up as “religious” by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out … Continue reading →

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Learning to Communicate

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear!”     Matthew 10:27 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and … Continue reading →

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Hang On!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

God will bless you, if you don’t give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.     James 1:13 (CEV) Whether I keep up … Continue reading →

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Path Through the Wilderness

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Everyone was going to be punished because Adam sinned. But because of the good thing that Christ has done, God accepts us and gives us the gift of life. Adam disobeyed God and caused many others to be sinners. But … Continue reading →

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Asking Rightly

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. Or who … Continue reading →

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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jody note: My husband, Henry, is sharing with us today from his current study in James.] 19Know this, my beloved brothers and sisters, Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 20For human anger does … Continue reading →

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I am Thankful – for Troubles?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

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 →

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Unequally Yoked

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever? What agreement has a temple … Continue reading →

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What Should I do? How Can I Help?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are Those Who Persevere

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 (NIV) This is one of those verses … Continue reading →

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