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Why Did Jesus Come to Earth for Me?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jody

Instead of focusing my attention on what all is going on in my “normal” week, I’ve been meditating on what Jesus’ week may have been like. It’s Holy Week. Question: Why did Jesus, Immanuel, God-in-the-flesh, come for me? He could … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Jody

Will I stop missing you … in time? Will I stop seeing you in the distance … in time? Will time become more or less meaningful … in time? I guess time will tell. At first time had no meaning. … Continue reading →

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My Worst Sin!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Jody

[Jesus said,] “God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17 (CEV) What is the worst sin you have ever done? I don’t have to list a … Continue reading →

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What to do tonight, the last night of the year?

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Jody

God made humann beings for righteousness, but they seek many alternatives. – Ecclesiastes 7:29 (ISV) Tonight is the last night of this year. Are you glad the year is over? Are you hopeful for this next one? I have met … Continue reading →

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Hustle And Bustle

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jody

I don’t know where this phrase originated but “hustle and bustle” seems to be the words that describe this time of year. It conveys that we feel there is more “stuff” we have to accomplish in days which appear to … Continue reading →

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Last Note on “Jody’s Devotionals”

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Jody

I have posted my last blog on the Jody’s Devotionals website, The Life Journey/Mission Continues. I will be posting here at least twice a week. Hope to see many old friends here and meet some new ones!

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Persecution – Really? Really.

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Jody

It’s a holiday weekend here in the U.S. My eyes have tears and my throat is tight as I thank my God for the gift of living here. I have read many times on Facebook and blogs about how we … Continue reading →

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Now On Pre-Order!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jody

Katy Isaacs‘ book, The Unbroken Road that I shared with you earlier, is now on Pre-Order Sale until Friday, July 18, 2014. I am going to send a copy to my 11-year-old granddaughter!

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A Well-Loved, Witnessed Life

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Jody

[Jesus said,]”My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.14 You are my friends if you do what I command.15 I no … Continue reading →

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Read if You Dare!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Jody

“One Simple Act” by Debbie Macomber [ISBN#9781439108932] I just finished this barely 200-page book. It took me almost two weeks. Usually I could have finished it in about four hours. I put it down several times and tried to ignore … Continue reading →