Category Archives: Acts

Praying Together

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

14All of the disciples were devoting themselves to prayer together, along with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers. — Acts 1:14 That’s a pretty unpretentious little bit of scripture! It doesn’t seem like there’s … Continue reading →

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Standing and Staring

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

10And while they were staring into the sky as he was going, two men suddenly stood with them in white clothing. 11They said, “Galileans! Why are you standing looking into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken from you … Continue reading →

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Observing and Thinking

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

23“As I was coming up here and observing the objects associated with your worship, I saw an altar inscribed: ‘To the unknown god.’ This one whom you worshiped unknowing, is the very one I proclaim to you.” — Acts 17:23 … Continue reading →

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How to Die

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

54But when they heard these things they became infuriated and ground their teeth against him. 55But being full of the Holy Spirit, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s … Continue reading →

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Which is Most Important?

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

41Those who accepted Peter’s message were baptized and about 3000 were added to the church that day. 42And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to prayers. — Acts 2:41-42 I was doing my … Continue reading →

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An Unbelievable Story

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

32God raised this Jesus, and we are all witnesses to it. 33He was elevated to the right hand of God and received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father. Now he is pouring it out as you both … Continue reading →

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Prevented!

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

6They went through the Phrygian and the Galatian region, because the Holy Spirit prevented them from speaking the word in Asia. 7When they came up to Mysia, they attempted to enter Bythinia, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let them. — … Continue reading →

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God Loves Everybody

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

34Then Peter opened his mouth and said, “In truth I’m coming to understand that God doesn’t play favorites, 35but in every nationality the one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36He sent the message … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Devotion (Questioning and Searching)

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

10That night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived, they went to the synagogue. 11The people of Berea were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, because they welcomed the word with great eagerness, and searched the … Continue reading →

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Friday Morning Devotion (On ALL Flesh)

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Jody Neufeld

17“And this is what will happen in those last days,” God says. “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, Your young mean will see visions and your elders will have dreams. … Continue reading →

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