Monthly Archives: August 2012

If. . . (Daily Devotional for Aug 20)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 90:1-10 | Esther 8:1-10:3  | 1 Cor. 12:27-13:13 | Prov. 21:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Cor. 13:1-3 (NIV)      If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only … Continue reading

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Finding Your Place (Daily Devotional August 19)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:46-52 | Esther 4:1 – 7:10 | 1 Cor. 12:1-26  | Proverbs 21:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 1 Cor. 12:4-7 (ESV) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;  [5] and there are varieties of … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes (Daily Devotional for Aug 18)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:38-45  | Esther 1:1-3:15  | 1 Cor. 11:17-34 | Proverbs 21:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus:Esther 1-3  Esther 2:16-17 (NIV)  She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal residence in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh … Continue reading

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Time to Celebrate (Daily Devotional for Aug 17)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:14-37 Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 1 Cor. 11:3-16 Proverbs 21:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 “The singers, directed by Jezrahiah, made the rafters ring.  That day they offered great sacrifices, an exuberant celebration because God had filled them … Continue reading

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I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (Daily Devotional for Aug 16)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:1-13 | Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 | 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2 | Proverbs 21:14-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 89:1-13 Psalm 89:1-2 (NIV) I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all … Continue reading

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All Things to All People (Daily Devotional for Aug 15)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:8-18 | Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 | I Cor. 9:19-10:13 | Proverbs 21:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 1 Cor. 9:20-22 (NIV)  [20] To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I … Continue reading

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Strengthened by Joy (Devotional Thought for Aug 14)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms  88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18  | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 Neh. 8:10 (NIV) “…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” “And all the people went their way to eat … Continue reading

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Building Up or Tearing Down

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60  “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it … Continue reading

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A.W. Tozer Quote of the Week

One of the most popular pages on Pastor Jeff’s Neighborhood was the “Tozer Quote of the Week Page.”  Each week I shared a quote from the ever-quotable Tozer.  So in keeping with the tradition, here are a few quotes from … Continue reading

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah  3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (The Message vs.1) “Teach me, your way O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an … Continue reading

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