Category Archives: Lectionary

Living the Armor of God

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers … Continue reading →

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True Power and True Unity

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

32 The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 With great power, … Continue reading →

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The Simple Concept of Grace

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

8You were saved by grace through believing and trusting in God.  It didn’t come from you [not even the believing and trusting-HN].  It’s God’s gift.  9It doesn’t come from accomplishing a certain set of good works.  If it did, you … Continue reading →

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Rescued to the Wilderness

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

4They left Mt. Hor by way of the Red Sea so as to go around the land of Edom.  The people got discouraged because of the route.  5And the people spoke against God and against Moses.  They said, “Why did … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Silence

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?  My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer; in the night season, and … Continue reading →

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Does your God Come with Fire?

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

[This is Henry again.  Jody’s on a heavy schedule, while I’m recovering from the flu and working from the couch! Comfy!] 3Our God comes but he doesn’t keep silent. Fire devours before him, A furious windstorm surrounds him. — Psalm … Continue reading →

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Only if you See

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

[This is Henry filling in for Jody.  She had a late shift and an early shift back to back.  I apologize for sending it late.] I’m going to do something unusual for me, and make most of this post scripture … 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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Sheep, Shepherd, or Both

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

20Thus says the Lord YHWH to them, “I’m the One, and I will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21Because you pushed the others around with your flanks and your shoulders, and you went after the weak … Continue reading →

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Are You a One Talent Christian?

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

24But the one who had received one talent came and said, “Lord, I knew you, that you are a hard man, harvesting where you didn’t plant, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.  25I was afraid, and went out and his … Continue reading →

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