Category Archives: Ephesians

Marriage, God is still teaching me

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the assembly to … Continue reading →

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Living the Armor of God

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers … Continue reading →

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Stand in Love

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (WEB) Finally, be all like-minded, [in harmony] compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, not rendering evil for evil, or insult … Continue reading →

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More than Just a Change

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under the sky. When … 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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Growing Up

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

We must stop acting like children. We must not let deceitful people trick us by their false teachings, which are like winds that toss us around from place to place. Love should always make us tell the truth. Then we … Continue reading →

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Home is where the Heart is

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole … Continue reading →

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Jesus Knows Me…and Loves me

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” John 4:39 (NIV) How much ‘stuff’ has God forgiven in you? Is there anything you think He cannot … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 24, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

This week it’s about picking up and receiving how God loves us. God loves you. God loves me. How extra-ordinary is that??!! I am kneeling in prayer before our Heavenly Father. As His children, His family, we who are here … 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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