Category Archives: John

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

“Light has come into the world…”   John 3:19  (NIV) Today I have a full schedule and many things demanding my attention.  On a day like today it would be so easy to move my time with God to “I’ll do … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Then Jesus brought his followers together with whoever was around that day and said: “If anyone likes being with me and is liking what I say each one must decide that ‘self’ is not as important. You must take up … Continue reading →

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Free-ing Truth

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NIV, emphasis mine) I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Lent…A Thought

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Forty days from now we who call ourselves Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday. It is seen by many as the greatest celebration of the Church. For many, Lent, is a way to follow Jesus’ example of a 40-day retreat (as … Continue reading →

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Living in His Peace

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) Peace is the … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the Breeze – Counting the Cost – Building on the Rock

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

8The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it’s coming from or where it’s going. That’s the way it is with everyone who has been born of the spirit. — John … Continue reading →

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Peace, Peace, God’s Peace

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

What can an honest person do when everything crumbles? The LORD is sitting in his sacred temple on his throne in heaven.  He knows everything we do because he sees us all.                                                             Psalm 11:3-4 (CEV) What is there to say … Continue reading →

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Sent by God

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

From Henry: reprinted from December 5, 2005 6There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness, to give testimony about the light, so that everyone can believe through him. 8He was not that … Continue reading →

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Jesus Knows Me…and Loves me

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” John 4:39 (NIV) How much ‘stuff’ has God forgiven in you? Is there anything you think He cannot … Continue reading →

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Jesus: God and Man, a mystery

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

The mystery of my Christian faith that is most difficult for me to understand is: Jesus is God and Jesus is man. I find myself focusing on His divine nature; the miracles, wise words, death and resurrection. I miss the … Continue reading →

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