Category Archives: Proverbs

Got Wisdom?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.         Proverbs 13:12 (The Message) A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.           Proverbs 17:22 (HCSB) Do you read Proverbs? It … Continue reading →

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First Century Church Wanted

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy. Listen carefully to my instructions, and you will be wise. Come to my home each day and listen to me. You will find happiness. By finding me, you … Continue reading →

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Father

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD cares for me.    Psalm 27:10 (HCSB) Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows.    Psalm 68:5 (CEV) “If you had known me, you … Continue reading →

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On the Road

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

It happened that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there. Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom, and these … Continue reading →

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How Do I Spend my Time?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Dear friends, keep building on the foundation of your most holy faith, as the Holy Spirit helps you to pray.           Jude 20 (CEV) Jude wrote a letter that the Bible originators put into 25 verses. That’s it. No multiple chapters. … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Prayer

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father I heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading →

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Reflection Before Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.      Proverbs 27:19 (NLT) Are you going to make a new resolution tonight? I stopped making resolutions on New Year’s after I left high school. I do, … Continue reading →

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Parent and Child

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.         Proverbs 17:6 (NLT) If you are a parent, older sibling that is raising a younger sibling, or mentor, pull up a chair and join … Continue reading →

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I am Thankful – for you!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) In 1998, I was working about 60 hours/week in … Continue reading →

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Are You One of the Cool Kids?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.    Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) “You are who you hang around with” was a popular saying when I was a teenager.  I hated it.  My parents seem … Continue reading →

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