Category Archives: Mark

The Rugged Cross I Cling To

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but three days later he … Continue reading →

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Walking With God

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News. “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced.“The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good … Continue reading →

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My Expectations

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Lectionary texts: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 So he turned and left in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great … Continue reading →

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THAT is Why

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Lectionary texts: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When … Continue reading →

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We Pray

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[a father speaking about his son] “The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.”     Mark 9:22 (NLT, my emphasis) If you … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

He said, “Don’t be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He’s been raised up; he’s here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. Now—on your … Continue reading →

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Agendas

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from May 9, 2007] – Henry Neufeld (15) And they came to Jesus and saw the demonized man, who had had the legion, sitting there clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. (16) And those who … Continue reading →

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Honor Your Father and Mother

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.                       Exodus 20:12 (HCSB) What does it mean to give “honor” to your parents? I think … Continue reading →

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Watch out for the Leaven!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[By Henry Neufeld, Reprinted from October 14, 2008] 14And they forgot to bring bread, so that they didn’t have even one loaf with them in the boat. 15And he gave them an order, saying, “Look! See that you keep away … Continue reading →

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Really???

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Sitting across from the temple treasury, He [Jesus] watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums. And a poor widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little. Summoning … Continue reading →

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