Monthly Archives: June 2024

Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. He senses that the Holy Spirit is preparing him for prison and hardships in the days to come. Would this deter him from his task? Not at all! It seems to only intensify his passion for his God given calling to preaching the gospel. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 29 Hear Me When I Call Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 141:1-10; 2 Kings 15:1-16:20; Acts 19:13-41; Proverbs 18:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 141 I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13; 2 Kings 13:1-14:29; Acts 18:23-19:12; Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for he saw how … Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Deep down we all know that words can wound us deeply. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We think we know ourselves, but as Jeremiah reminds us: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV). Our minds and heart play many games to justify our behavior. Other times morbid introspection leaves us in a hopeless pit of false guilt and despair. But God sees through it all. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Finally, about midnight, an earthquake interrupted the prayer and praise. The prison was demolished. The chains were broken. Paul and Silas were set free. Prayer and praise led to God breaking chains and setting captives free. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Growth is often messy. It can lead to conflict, to struggle and all sorts of problems. Remain flexible, follow God’s leading and trust him to give you wisdom and creativity. As you do, God works and the church continues to grow in numbers and to be strengthened in faith. What appears to us to be merely a problem is often a path to growth. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26; 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28;  Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 21 Bumps in the Road Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22; 2 Kings 1:1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the town that their … Continue reading →

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