Monthly Archives: July 2022

Courage to Do Exploits

Posted on July 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David’s mighty men were described as courageous, loyal, and strong. They followed David’s leadership and did “great exploits.”  Any leader longs to have men and women like these on their team.  Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” (Acts 27:20). They were overwhelmed by the storm. Have you ever been there? Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The same God, who created the universe, cares about your broken, wounded heart.  He is almighty and all powerful and all wise.  But he is also compassionate and cares about the details of your life. He knows the wounds of your heart and it is his desire to bring healing: Continue reading →

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A Heart Set Free

Posted on July 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 8 A Heart Set Free Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 146:1-10 | 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81 | Acts 26:1-32 | Proverbs 18:20-21  Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 26 “Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to … Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart

Posted on July 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Him today. Tell him what is on your heart. Do not hold anything back. He wants to hear your cries and satisfy your deepest desires. Your pain, your sorrows, your fears, your questions; he wants to hear them all. He wants to draw near to you, but he waits until we call on him—until we call on him in truth.  You do not have to pretend in his presence—you do not have to put on any masks. He can see your heart just as it is. But he wants you to open it up “in truth.” Continue reading →

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Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the reasons I love to read the Psalms before I pray, is that they prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. As we are awestruck by his glory, we are ready to praise and worship. With wide-eyed wonder we are then ready to pray. Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works

Posted on July 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is easy in the busyness of our lives to neglect meditation. It is easy to rush through our devotional times with the Lord; to rush through our prayers. When we do, we neglect the discipline that is most likely to bring a sense of the presence of God to our daily lives: meditation. Continue reading →

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New Songs

Posted on July 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old songs; new songs; sing them both with passion and joy. We serve a great God and he is worthy of our praise! Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 3 With All His Heart, Soul and Strength Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:1-8 | 2 Kings 22:3-23:30 | Acts 21:37-22:16 | Proverbs 18:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 23 “Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him … Continue reading →

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A Strong Tower

Posted on July 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like a strong tower that protects the city, God reminds us through his names that we are safe in the hands of our loving heavenly Father.  Continue reading →

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