Category Archives: Matthew

Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from September 6, 2010] “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and … Continue reading →

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“For Thine is the Kingdom”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from March 23, 2012] Then Jesus replied to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will deceive many. You are going to hear of … Continue reading →

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Rain Falls – Love Flows

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. … Continue reading →

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Alarm Clock

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living … Continue reading →

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Family: The Omega

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 7, 2010] “But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (WEB) Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all … Continue reading →

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A Coin Has Two Sides

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, … Continue reading →

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How Do I Find the Gain in Loss?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

I want to share with you today an exerpt from a book I wrote a few years ago about loss: Grief: Finding the Candle of Light (ISBN#: 1-893729-50-8 Energion Publications. 2007) ++++++++++ The most often quoted book of the Bible … Continue reading →

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Still the Same

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Soon Jesus and his disciples were on their way to the town of Nain, and a big crowd was going along with them. 12 As they came near the gate of the town, they saw people carrying out the body … Continue reading →

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Let My Light Shine

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] 14 “You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed … Continue reading →

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Rest Well

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until … Continue reading →

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