Category Archives: Luke

When the Storms of Life are Raging

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm.       Job 38:1 (NIV) I said, “Oh that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest – I would flee far away … Continue reading →

Posted in Job, Luke, Psalms | Comments Off on When the Storms of Life are Raging

God’s Language: There is no ‘But’, ‘Except’, and ‘However’

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from January 1, 2011] I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.   Psalm 16:8 (WEB) David, or another psalmist, states that he has made a choice: God … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Psalms | Comments Off on God’s Language: There is no ‘But’, ‘Except’, and ‘However’

Family – Not Always Easy

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but there was such a crowd they could not get to him. Someone said to Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” Jesus answered them, “My … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Comments Off on Family – Not Always Easy

Is Jesus Weeping for You?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

The king [David] was overcome with emotion. He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. And as he went, he cried, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Samuel, Luke, Psalms | 2 Comments

Listening or Not

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to you. If anyone slaps you on one cheek, offer … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Romans | 1 Comment

Wait for It!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted November 16, 2009] ~ Henry Neufeld 18He said, “What is God’s kingdom like? To what can I compare it?” 19It is like a mustard seed which someone plants in his garden. It grew and became a tree and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Habakkuk, Luke | Comments Off on Wait for It!

Bless the Children

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Some people brought even their babies to Jesus so he could touch them. When the followers saw this, they told them to stop. But Jesus called for the children, saying,”Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Comments Off on Bless the Children

Come to the Garden

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 13, 2010] [Jesus said,]“So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. For it will come like a snare on … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Comments Off on Come to the Garden

The Net is Full

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

One day while Jesus was standing beside Lake Galilee, many people were pressing all around him to hear the word of God. Jesus saw two boats at the shore of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Comments Off on The Net is Full

Disciples Are Together

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!  It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard onto his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon falling … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke, Psalms | Comments Off on Disciples Are Together