Monthly Archives: July 2022

Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist, like many of us, has forgotten the joy of “hide and seek.” Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If you were given an opportunity to receive one thing from God, what would you ask for? Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating disease. A disease of the heart—a heart attack indeed. It eats away at the heart and causes it to wither. In its final stages it combines with hopelessness and fear to completely debilitate the victim. It makes them unable to accomplish any task. They are tempted to give up. It is contagious—highly contagious. What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. Continue reading →

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A Hope that will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How could Abraham have hope, when his situation seemed hopeless? What was his secret? Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If you are looking for an example of faith, real faith, it’s hard to ignore Abraham. Clearly, he trusted God. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. We are blind to the ruin and misery caused by our sin. Not to mention the ruin and misery that follows us wherever we go. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading →

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An Honest Heart

Posted on July 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who needs the good news (the gospel, which is the power of God)? We all do. Especially those of us who don’t think we need it. Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free

Posted on July 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a contrast! David dancing before the Lord; Michal despising and trying to take his joy. David’s heart was free to worship God. His focus was the Lord. He danced and celebrated with all his might. Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart of Praise

Posted on July 12, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 12 A Joyful Heart of Praise Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 149:1-9 | 1 Chronicles 12:19- 14:17 | Romans 1:1-17| Proverbs 19:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 149:1-9 “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in … Continue reading →

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