Category Archives: Bible Books

Consequences

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

After Ehud died, the Israelites once again did evil in the eyes of the LORD. So the LORD sold them into the hands of Jabin, a king of Canaan,… Judges 4:1-2 (NIV, my emphasis) For the most part of my … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know How to Pray

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

26In the same way the Spirit comes to our aid in our weakness because we don’t know how to pray as we should. The Spirit intercedes for us with unutterable groans. — Romans 8:26 (This is Henry writing for Jody … Continue reading →

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How to Testify

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Since many have attempted to set a narrative in order about those things that have been fulfilled among us, 2in the way that those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us, 3it seemed appropriate to … Continue reading →

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Devoted to God

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 (NIV) I have frequently heard in conversations with fellow Believers that we would “love to see our church look … Continue reading →

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Peter, the Holy Spirit, and 3,000 new Believers

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd… Acts 2:14 (NIV) A fisherman, considered to be ‘illiterate’ by the society of his time since he probably wasn’t able to read the Torah and spoke … Continue reading →

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No Satisfaction!

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

39Moses spoke these words to the Israelites, and the people mourned deeply. 40Then they got up early in the morning and went up to the top of the mountain, saying, “Look! Here we are! Let’s go up to the place … Continue reading →

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Blessings

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

“I pray that the LORD will bless and protect you, and that he will show you mercy and kindness. May the LORD be good to you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 (CEV) Did you grow up in a home … Continue reading →

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Words of Life

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver … Continue reading →

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Jesus Wept

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Jesus wept. — John 11:35 It may seem odd to use that particular verse for a devotional. It’s just two words—well, three words in Greek—but it has a great deal of meaning. I think that we frequently miss the point … Continue reading →

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Waiting with Trust and Love

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Jody Neufeld

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

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