Monthly Archives: December 2022

Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” Continue reading →

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Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They had lost their first love. It’s easy to do. We do the right things, but it becomes more of a ritual rather than a relationship. We go through the motions, but have lost the intensity of feeling and devotion we had at first. Continue reading →

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Posted on December 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Try reading Revelation as a book of worship. Stand in awe of the revelation of Christ in his glory. Stand in awe of the wisdom of God as we get glimpses of Christ’s rule and reign. Long for more of a revelation of His presence here even as we wait for his coming in great glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Learn of Him. And worship and adore Him. Continue reading →

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Grumblers and Faultfinders

Posted on December 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Use your tongue to bless and not to curse. Allow it to encourage and lift up instead of grumbling and faultfinding. Don’t allow others to draw you into grumbling and faultfinding. It’s a contagious disease with devastating effects. Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on December 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repetition can be a powerful liturgical device. It helps us slow down and focus on a key theme long enough to let it sink in. It gives time for the truth to engage not only the mind, but the heart. Continue reading →

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Love and Obedience

Posted on December 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love for God is not measured so much by our words or our feelings as it is by our obedience to Christ’s command to love others. Continue reading →

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Faithful to the Unfaithful

Posted on December 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old Testament or New, despite our wavering faithfulness, God always remain faithful. Continue reading →

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You Are an Overcomer

Posted on December 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You are an overcomer. There is no reason to wallow in defeat. Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on December 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Words are not enough. True love is demonstrated by practical actions when we bring the compassion and love of the father to those in need. Continue reading →

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Dearly Loved Children

Posted on December 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A great theologian was asked what he thought was the most profound thought he had ever had. He replied, “Jesus loves me, this I know for the Bible tells me so.” Continue reading →

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