Category Archives: Bible Books

My Lord AND My Friend

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 12, 2009] Henry Neufeld 11Moses tried to appease YHWH his God. He said, “Why are you getting so angry with your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great strength and a mighty … Continue reading →

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All the Saints

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Lectionary Texts from All Saint’s Day: Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says … 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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Time with Abba

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. I cling to your laws. Lord, don’t let me be put to shame! I will pursue your commands,for you expand my understanding.         Psalm 119:30-32 (NLT) When … Continue reading →

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His Eye is On – Me

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from … Continue reading →

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Practice What You Preach

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. … Continue reading →

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“Life Isn’t Fair!”

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from April 24, 2009] No where in the Bible does it say that my life here on earth, as a child of God, as a disciple of Jesus Christ, will be fair. And so it should be no surprise … 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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Promise in Context

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again. For I know … Continue reading →

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