Category Archives: Bible Books

Outward Appearance

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

6When they arrived, [Samuel] saw Eliab, and he said, “Surely this is YHWH’s anointed!” 7But YHWH said to Samuel, “Don’t look at his appearance, nor at how tall he is, for I have rejected him. For people don’t see the … Continue reading →

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Sticking with the Familiar

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

5And YHWH said to Moses, “Go before the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you, and take your staff, the one you used to smite the Nile, in your hand, and go. 6I will be standing … Continue reading →

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God Desires Us Passionately

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

7It was not because you were the most numerous of all the peoples that YHWH desired you and chose you. Actually, you were the least of all the peoples. 8Because he loved you, and kept the oath he swore to … Continue reading →

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Happy Churchgoing

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Come, let’s sing joyfully to YHWH, Let’s shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. 2Let’s approach him with praise, Let’s shout happily to him with psalms. — Psalm 95:1-2 I’m going to make this devotional a bit different … Continue reading →

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Into Trouble and Out

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1And the entire Israelite congregation traveled from the Wilderness of Sin by stages as YHWH directed, and they camped at Rephidim, and there was no water for the people to drink. 2The people disputed with Moses, and they said, “Give … Continue reading →

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While We Are Still Weak

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

6For while we were still weak, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Rarely will one give one’s life for a righteous person; for a good person one might dare to die. 8But God makes clear how much … Continue reading →

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Wrapped Around a Tree

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

2And the word of YHWH came to him [Elijah], saying, 3”Go from here and turn east, and hide in the Wadi Kerith, which is toward the Jordan River. . . .” 8Then the word of YHWH came to him saying, … Continue reading →

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Make it Easy for God

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Note: There was a glitch with our name servers that caused this site to be unavailable Wednesday and Thursday. Access will be spotty today, but should be good by tomorrow. If you’re reading this, you obviously have access! 🙂 8I … Continue reading →

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How Far Do I Lift My Eyes?

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1I lift my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? 2My help comes from YHWH, The one who made heaven and earth. — Psalm 121:1-2 There was a bit of geography to prayer and to worship in … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

16For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that everyone who puts their trust in him will not perish, but will have eternal life. 17For God didn’t send his Son into the … Continue reading →

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