Category Archives: Psalms

Join Me

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer. Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer … Continue reading →

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Seek His Face Always

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works! Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the … Continue reading →

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Courage for the Future

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

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 wars and rumors of wars. … Continue reading →

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Still

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Jesus’ eleven disciples went to a mountain in Galilee, where Jesus had told them to meet him. They saw him and worshiped him, but some of them doubted.        Matthew 28:16-17 (CEV) Faith. A vital element in my life as a … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got God!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack … Continue reading →

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Just Do It

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

I have read commentaries, devotions, books, whatever literary offerings available under various names and listened to sermons and teachings in churches, classrooms, on DVDs and on television.  There are some inspired people out there.  Some are inspired by God. But … Continue reading →

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The Impotence of a Parent

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Psalm 55 Jody Neufeld 1-3 Hello? God? Can you hear me? Answer me! My mind is a jumble of confusing, evil voices! Everyone is looking at me! They hate me! 4-5 My heart is broken. I just want to die. … Continue reading →

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Worship – Hurricane – Still Worship

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 12, 2004] Jesus told her, “Believe Me, woman, an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know. We worship what we … Continue reading →

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To Whom Do You Belong?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

If God hadn’t been for us —all together now, Israel, sing out!— If God hadn’t been for us when everyone went against us, We would have been swallowed alive by their violent anger, Swept away by the flood of rage, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 51

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

There’s a new book coming out this weekend called A Living Psalter: Creative Reflections on the Book of Psalms. This is one of the “reflections” that I contributed. I encourage everyone to “paraphrase” Scripture when you read it. That means … Continue reading →

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