Author Archives: Henry Neufeld

Honest Questions, Hard Answers

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

If anyone comes to me and does not hat his father and mother, his wife, his children, his brothers, and his sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. — Luke 14:26 (This is Henry.) [Note – … Continue reading →

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The Armor of God

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.  11Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks.   12We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces … Continue reading →

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Grace all the Way Down

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

4-5But God, rich in mercy, took action because he loved us so very much. Even though we were dead through the things we had done wrong, he brought us to life in Christ (you were saved by grace!) 6He then … Continue reading →

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The Fight against Cancer

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name your kingdom coe, 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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The One Standing With You

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Now the entire congregation of the Israelites traveled from the wilderness of Sin by stages as YHWH commanded. They camped in Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2So the people brought a complaint against Moses. … Continue reading →

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Slaying the Egypt in You

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

3And the Israelites said to them [Moses and Aaron], “Oh that we had died by YHWH’s hand in Egypt, where we sat by cauldrons of boiling meat and ate bread until we were satisfied!” For you have brought us out … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We Just All Get Along?

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Listen, my people, to my instruction (Torah), Pay attention to the words I speak. — Psalm 78:1 I’ve been following some online debates about hierarchy in the church. Should there be certain people in authority? If we are all lead … Continue reading →

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Fan, On the Sideline, In the Game

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1As he was going along he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2His disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned? Was it this man or his parents to make him be born blind?” — John 9:1-2 (This is Henry … Continue reading →

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On Being Strong

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Receive into your circle of fellowship one who is weak in faith. And don’t do it to dissect his viewpoint. 2For one person believes he can eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. — Romans 14:1-2 (This is … Continue reading →

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Because You Say So

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

5Simon answered him, “Master, we worked hard all night and didn’t catch anything. But at your word I will lower the nets.” 6When they had done this they caught a whole bunch of fish, so many that the nets started … Continue reading →

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