Monthly Archives: April 2024

Rest

Posted on April 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Finding our home in his grace, we can stop striving in our 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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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2024 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, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too often Christians are known more for their condemnation than their love for “sinners.”So with whom will you be eating this week? Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2024 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, 2024 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. God is looking for our faith–and is especially pleased with a faith that perseveres despite what it sees–a faith that refuses to die even as it presses in expectantly despite months or years with no apparent answer. Continue reading →

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Where Are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2024 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, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgive and find freedom.

As it was for the disciples, this teaching may seem difficult for us.. They said, “Increase our faith!” Sometimes we need the same. Ask God to give you the strength to take the offense to the cross and leave it there. It may seem too difficult for you—but nothing is too difficult for God. Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2024 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, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One thing I do know: a wall is not an obstacle to God. They fall freely at his command. For us, they are opportunities to press ahead in faith and obedience and in patient expectation for the intervention of God.  Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan river was an opportunity for the people to look ahead to God’s continued blessing on their journey as they followed their new leader: Joshua. It was a major reassurance to Joshua that indeed the LORD was with him and was giving him the land.

The Jordan River was also an opportunity for looking back, for remembering what God had done. Continue reading →

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