Monthly Archives: January 2024

How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We lament. We openly and honestly cry out to God. We lay out our thoughts and feelings. We get it all out on the table. Continue reading →

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Can We Find Anyone Like This?

Posted on January 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 20  Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 12:1-8; Genesis 41:17 – 42:17;Matthew 13:24-46;Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom … Continue reading →

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Resist

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph resisted temptation by fleeing rapidly. He knew that willpower itself would only go so far. He refused to give in and “made a run for it” when he was in a particularly vulnerable place.  Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your words really do reveal your character. They point to who we really are. Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Wisdom

Posted on January 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To fail to heed God’s wisdom is to invite trouble and turmoil. Failing to live by his Word brings anxiety and fear. The fool who deviates from God’s path of wisdom has trouble sleeping at night. Continue reading →

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Is Your Soul at Rest?

Posted on January 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls you to come rest–to spend time with Him–to get to know him and his ways. To enter into his path of discipleship. Then you walk together in his strength–he comes alongside you and enables you to live and work from his strength, and not just your own. Continue reading →

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The Final Say

Posted on January 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is just. And he gets the final say. Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Isn’t it interesting that the same people he called to pray in chapter 9, Jesus called to go in chapter 10? The disciples were the first fruits of the answer to their own prayers. They prayed for laborers, and in so doing they were called to be workers. Continue reading →

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A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Come, like the woman, take a risk of faith. Cry out, like the blind men, for the grace and mercy of Jesus. It is amazing to see what blessings are brought about as we believe. May it be done according to your faith! Continue reading →

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Bring Them to Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whether through prayer or witness, we can play an important part in the lives of our friends as we bring them to Jesus. As we bring people into his presence, miracles happen and lives are transformed. Continue reading →

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