Category Archives: Luke

Why Fast

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

They said to him, “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.” Jesus answered, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with … Continue reading →

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Worship Closer and Unafraid

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when … Continue reading →

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Get Ready!

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh…Heh! James Lord Pierpont (1857) The Christmas season is here! How do I know that? The music is in the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Anniversaries

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Then he called his 10 servants, gave each of them 10 minas, and said, “Engage in business until I come back.” – Luke 19:13 So be on the alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will come … Continue reading →

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God is Enough

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

“If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great … Continue reading →

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Light

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

33”Nobody lights a lamp in order to hide it, but rather to put it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light. 34Your eye is the body’s lamp. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan is My Plan

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. Luke 4:31-32 (NIV) Have you heard good preachers and teachers? … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in the Highest

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night… Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and … Continue reading →

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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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Repentance: Part II

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continue reading →

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