Author Archives: Henry Neufeld

Active Word

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

12For the word {message} of God is alive and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul and spirit, bones and marrow, and judging the desires and thoughts of the heart {mind}. 13And there … Continue reading →

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Living Word

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

12For the word {message} of God is alive and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul and spirit, bones and marrow, and judging the desires and thoughts of the heart {mind}. 13And there … Continue reading →

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True Power and True Unity

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

32 The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 With great power, … Continue reading →

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The Simple Concept of Grace

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

8You were saved by grace through believing and trusting in God.  It didn’t come from you [not even the believing and trusting-HN].  It’s God’s gift.  9It doesn’t come from accomplishing a certain set of good works.  If it did, you … Continue reading →

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Rescued to the Wilderness

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

4They left Mt. Hor by way of the Red Sea so as to go around the land of Edom.  The people got discouraged because of the route.  5And the people spoke against God and against Moses.  They said, “Why did … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Silence

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?  My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer; in the night season, and … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Silence

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes. 6He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come … Continue reading →

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Does your God Come with Fire?

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

[This is Henry again.  Jody’s on a heavy schedule, while I’m recovering from the flu and working from the couch! Comfy!] 3Our God comes but he doesn’t keep silent. Fire devours before him, A furious windstorm surrounds him. — Psalm … Continue reading →

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Only if you See

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

[This is Henry filling in for Jody.  She had a late shift and an early shift back to back.  I apologize for sending it late.] I’m going to do something unusual for me, and make most of this post scripture … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the Breeze – Counting the Cost – Building on the Rock

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

8The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it’s coming from or where it’s going. That’s the way it is with everyone who has been born of the spirit. — John … Continue reading →

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