Monthly Archives: April 2023

Rest

Posted on April 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Finding our home in his grace, we can stop striving in your own strength and power. Finding our security in being his dearly loved child, we are free to take up his yoke and learn from him. Giving up on our futile self-effort, we find rest; rest for our souls. Continue reading →

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Robbing of It’s Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The temple was designed by God to be a place of worship and prayer for all of God’s people. It was to be a house of prayer for all nations. But somehow it lost its focus; it was robbed of its purpose. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who do you eat with? Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to take his burden to God. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. Continue reading →

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Where Are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t take the blessings for granted. Don’t get so caught up in the celebration that you forget to express your gratitude. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Learning to forgive may be one of the more difficult lessons in the life of following Christ. Forgiving too early, or too often, seems unfair. Forgiving so easily seems to diminish the importance of the hurt we feel. Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often we speak too quickly. We engage mouth before mind. Listen, think, and then sometimes use words. Continue reading →

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Posted on April 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you up against a wall? Keep an ear to the ground for the whisper of the Spirit. Then press ahead in faith and obedience and expectation. Perhaps this is the day that the walls will come tumbling down. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. Continue reading →

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