Category Archives: Ephesians

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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Jesus’ Passion

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 (NIV) I hope that everyone who is reading this has seen The Passion of the Christ movie. My … Continue reading →

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How to Grow a Child

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

What makes a child go â€˜badâ€™ or â€˜goodâ€™? First, letâ€™s keep the definitions of â€˜goodâ€™ and â€˜badâ€™ simple. good â€“ excellent, high moral life, superior, bad – awful, horrific, shocking, poor moral life Second, I am not setting myself as … Continue reading →

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Today — with God

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

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

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Witnessing III

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

So when they met together, they asked him [Jesus], â€œLord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?â€ He said to them: â€œIt is not for you to know the times or date the Father has … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What You Believe?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced the he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. 2 … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Devotion (Clinging to Gifts)

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentilesâ€”2you have surely heard how the stewardship of God’s grace, given to me, was for you! — Ephesians 3:1-2 Paul’s thinking sometimes gets ahead of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Devotion (God’s Christmas Shopping)

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

3Let’s bless God who is also the father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the one who blessed us with every spiritual benefit in the realms of heaven by giving us his anointed one. 4He chose us before the … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Devotion (Overreacting)

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

Have you ever overreacted to something? Have you allowed some action of your spouse, or something he or she said to send you over the top, possibly because you were so angry about something else that you were just ready … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Devotion (Called)

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Henry Neufeld

1Because of this I, the one bound in Christ, strongly encourage you to conduct yourselves in a way that is worthy of the calling by which you were called, 2with all humility and courtesy, with patience putting up with one … Continue reading →

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