Author Archives: Henry Neufeld
Wednesday Morning Devotion (Afraid of Joy)
10And he said to them, “Go, eat desserts and drink sweet drinks and send servings of them to those who don’t have any prepared, because this day is holy to our Lord. So don’t be sad, because the joy the … Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Devotion (Life Cleaning)
8In the 18th year of his reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah and Maaseiah the ruler of the city and Joah son of Joahaz the recorder to repair the house of YHWH … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Worrying, Guarding, and Peace)
4Always rejoice in the Lord! Again, I say, Rejoice! 5Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Don’t let anything make you anxious, but make your requests known in prayers and petitions to God in all circumstances … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (Ignore the Crowd)
1When he came near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2and told them, “Go into the village that is across from you, and as soon as you go into it, … Continue reading
Thursday Morning Devotion (Sharing and Listening)
?22? Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. — Proverbs 15:22 (NRSV) The final part of the Bible study method I teach, though by no means the least important, is sharing. By sharing here I don’t … Continue reading
How Do You Get Back to Trust?
(To the director, for the order of Korah, on high notes, a song) 1God is our safe hiding place, Easy to find when danger strikes. 2We won’t fear When the world is broken, When mountains crash into the sea. 3When … Continue reading
Monday Morning Devotion (Crying Out)
46Now they came to Jericho, and as he was coming out of Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar sat by the road. 47And when he had heard that Jesus the … Continue reading
Friday Morning Devotion (What Keeps YOU from Understanding?)
32Now they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them, and the disciples were amazed. But those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve aside again, he began to tell them again … Continue reading
Thursday Morning Devotion (Hearing the Truth Teller)
O Lord our God, the majesty and glory of your name fills all the earth and overflows the heavens. You have taught the little children to praise you perfectly. May their example shame and silence your enemies! When I look … Continue reading
Wednesday Morning Devotion (God EXPECTS Me to Forgive)
How many sins have you committed today? If you are reading your email or surfing the internet while still in bed – it’s early yet! You may not find this a particularly encouraging way to begin a daily devotion – … Continue reading