Monthly Archives: July 2023

Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God playing “hide and seek” with you? Then perhaps this is a time to become child-like again; a time to enjoy the seeking again–to rediscover the joy of hide and seek. Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He bypassed all the selfish possibilities, and asked for the thing he most needed: wisdom. God was so pleased by his choice, that he gave him wealth, long life and honor too. Continue reading →

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Posted on July 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood
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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To be discouraged is to lose heart. The heart, instead of living out of the “strength and courage” and hope found in our life in Christ, gives in to the temptations of fear and hopelessness. The thief, who only wishes to steal and kill and destroy, shoots the arrows of discouragement into our hearts. Continue reading →

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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This is the essence of faith—of a heart that trusts God: resting in the faithfulness of God. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a contrast! David dancing before the Lord; Michal despising and trying to take his joy. Continue reading →

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