Category Archives: Matthew

Abba’s Love – A Miracle

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 8, 2010] Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our … Continue reading →

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Treasures

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from July 25, 2011 The lectionary texts referenced are from 2011. The lectionary for March 17, 2012 will be tomorrow’s devotion. – Jody] He [Jesus] said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple … Continue reading →

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Timing Isn’t Everything

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it.Then they went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place.    Matthew 14:12-13 (NIV) There’s sadness in my home today. … Continue reading →

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Child of the King

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from January 12, 2011] Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question: “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” Jesus responded, “Then why does David, … Continue reading →

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I Need You More

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.”          Genesis 12:1 (CEV) Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness … Continue reading →

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Joseph: An Obedient Quiet Man

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from December 3, 2010] When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.     Matthew 1:24 (NLT) A teacher, author, and friend of mine, Dr. Alden Thompson, talks a … Continue reading →

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Joseph, God’s Man

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from October 29, 2008] This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus? Immanuel

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).         … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus? The Baby

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one … Continue reading →

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God is Enough

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 25, 2008] “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away … Continue reading →

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