Monthly Archives: January 2021

Two or Three (Jan 27)

Posted on January 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves prayer meetings. Many people avoid them. But God always shows up. He loves to be a part of any meeting where two or three of his children come together to pray. Continue reading →

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Who Am I? (Jan 26)

Posted on January 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Confronted by the difficulties ahead, Moses began to doubt his abilities. He began to question whether he was really up to the task. He expresses his self-doubt and insecurities with a question many of us can relate to: “Who am I?” Continue reading →

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God’s Purposes (Jan 25)

Posted on January 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We live in a world where many evil things are done. People are hurt and wronged all the time. But that isn’t the whole story Continue reading →

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

Posted on January 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

She continues to make her case. Her persistent cries for help—her persistent faith—have not gone unnoticed. Jesus is amazed to see such faith in a Canaanite woman, and is pleased to grant her prayer. “‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed that very hour.” Continue reading →

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

Posted on January 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. The need to forgive deeply from the heart is a daily need (Jesus taught us that in the Lord’s Prayer). As we take the hurt to Jesus, he helps us to forgive and move beyond the pain, the anger, and the bitterness. Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord? (Jan 21)

Posted on January 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming. Continue reading →

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

Posted on January 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading →

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Resist (Jan 19)

Posted on January 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Instead of giving in to the passion of the moment, he looked at the situation rationally and righteously. His split second decision made the difference between falling into sin and standing strong as a righteous man. Continue reading →

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Careless Words (Jan 18)

Posted on January 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words say a lot about who we really are on the inside. They are one of the fruits of our inner life. Jesus reminds us: “out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words often say a lot more about us than we realize. Continue reading →

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