Category Archives: Bible Books

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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Time Out

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,] “I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and … Continue reading →

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Ruth and Naomi: From Brokeness to Joy

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Ruth answered, “Please don’t tell me to leave you and return home! I will go where you go, I will live where you live; your people will be my people, your God will be my God. I will die where … Continue reading →

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Peter and John

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Peter turned and saw Jesus’ favorite disciple following them. He was the same one who had sat next to Jesus at the meal and had asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?” 21 When Peter saw that disciple, he … Continue reading →

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Oh, Bother!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[Moses said,] You know God’s laws, and it isn’t impossible to obey them. 12 His commands aren’t in heaven, so you can’t excuse yourselves by saying, “How can we obey the Lord’s commands? They are in heaven, and no one … Continue reading →

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Land That I Love?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Sing a new song to the Lord! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory. 2 The Lord has shown the nations that he has the power to save and to bring justice. … Continue reading →

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Let the LORD’S Freedom Ring!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state,14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 15 … Continue reading →

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Each New Day

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.      Isaiah 54:10 (NIV) … Continue reading →

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There is No Box!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

I will praise you, Lord! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death. 2 I prayed to you, Lord God, and you healed me, 3 saving me from death and the grave. 4 Your … Continue reading →

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My Sight isn’t Perfect – Yet

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from March 7, 2011] Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything, but then we will, just as God completely … Continue reading →

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