Category Archives: Matthew

Put Your Hand in His Hand

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

Right away, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.  Then he went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray. … Continue reading →

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The Reality of my Treasures

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; 6:20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t … Continue reading →

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Bible Study 101

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.     Psalm 119:144 (NIV) ‘Studying’ the Bible or Scriptures isn’t always an exciting prospect in and of itself, especially to those of us who studied only enough in … Continue reading →

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Holy Week: Wednesday

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Prayer: Un-prayed Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

After my son died, I wrote a book on grief for Christians. The story from the gospels that has stood out in my heart was not Jesus weeping at Lazarus’ tomb but His need to grieve privately when He learns … Continue reading →

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For Those who are Tired

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

My paraphrase of Matthew 11:28-30 “Hey! Hey, You! Yes, the one who is exhausted from standing on your feet for ten hours! You, the one who has a job and also a family that needs your care for another ten … Continue reading →

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Bills to Pay

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

(27)  Which of you can add a single hour to his lifespan by worrying?  — Matthew 6:27 The other day I needed to pay my cell phone bill.  Now my usual procedure is to go to the carrier’s web site, … Continue reading →

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Steps of Faith

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

She went away and did as Elijah had told her. SO there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did … Continue reading →

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In the Quiet Place

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the Breeze – Counting the Cost – Building on the Rock

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

8The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it’s coming from or where it’s going. That’s the way it is with everyone who has been born of the spirit. — John … Continue reading →

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