Category Archives: John

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

A lot of Samaritans in that town put their faith in Jesus because the woman had said, “This man told me everything I have ever done.” They came and asked him to stay in their town, and he stayed on … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 2012

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

There will be cards, chocolate, and fields of flowers moved around today by hand, through the postal service, and even the internet as we all try to tell those that we love – how much we love. But all that … Continue reading →

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Jesus: More, So Much More

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from March 4, 2010] Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. … Continue reading →

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Watch Out for Sneaky Legalism!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous … Continue reading →

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My Job – no, Life Description

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Lectionary texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 There was a man named John who was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through … Continue reading →

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Thankful for God’s Love

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of … Continue reading →

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Thankful for my Shepherd

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search and find my sheep. I will be like a shepherd looking for his scattered flock. I will find my sheep and rescue them from all the places where … Continue reading →

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Enough Love to Go Around

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 14, 2009] “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and they know me. Just as the Father knows me, I know the Father, and I give up my life for my sheep. I have other … Continue reading →

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Friend Forever

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.”        John 15:12-13 (The Message) Friendship has been on my … Continue reading →

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You Know Better Than I

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”    John 16:33 (NLT) There are … Continue reading →

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