Monthly Archives: February 2022

Falling to Pieces

Posted on February 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. And despite our best intentions–even our bravado–we will have times when we fail him. There will be times when we fall down. Continue reading →

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To the Least

Posted on February 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

True love is feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, taking in the immigrant, visiting the lonely prisoner. The amazing part is that Jesus says when we do these practical acts of love and kindness to the “least of these,” it’s like we are doing it for Him. Continue reading →

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Wise or Foolish?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We have two choices: live for the moment or live for eternity. The story of the wise and foolish virgins is an encouragement to always live our lives with the eternal in mind. Continue reading →

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Wise, Faithful and Always Ready

Posted on February 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Each day, we need to live in the realization that one day we will give an account for our stewardship. One day the master will come on a day when we don’t expect him and at an hour we are not aware of. The wise and faithful steward lives each day in light of “that day.” Continue reading →

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Watching and Working

Posted on February 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Disciples wanted a timeline. They wanted a detailed roadmap of prophetic events. Jesus gave them a few general characteristics of the “end times,” but seemed more concerned to give them an exhortation: “be ready, be prepared, be working to bring back the King.” Continue reading →

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Sweeter than Honey

Posted on February 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In our Exodus reading we see that God gives the Law to the people through Moses. The essence of the moral law—The Ten Commandments—is an expression of a way of life that flows out of love for God and for neighbor and reflects the perfection of our holy God. Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do It Alone

Posted on February 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A leader will never be great without the support of their people.  He or she must recruit, train and delegate the work to capable, faithful men and women who can help accomplish the task. Continue reading →

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Between Promise and Fulfillment

Posted on February 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The place between promise and fulfillment is a difficult place to be. Continue reading →

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Deliverance

Posted on February 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God sure knows how to write a great drama. With an army in hot pursuit behind them, the people of God come to a major obstacle: the Red Sea. As the army closes in, and with nowhere to go, what would they do? Continue reading →

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