Monthly Archives: July 2024

Courage to Do Exploits

Posted on July 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for mighty men and women who are courageous, loyal and strong in his strength. People who will “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . . . so that . . . you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6). Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Because he trusted in God, he was able to find hope in an apparently hopeless situation. Because he feared God, he didn’t have to fear the storm. Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have our wounds and when we really open up our heart to Jesus, they will be exposed so that they can find healing. Continue reading →

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A Heart Set Free

Posted on July 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Festus told Paul that his belief in such a thing was crazy. “Your great learning is making you mad,” he says. But Paul appealed to Agrippa, who knew full well about the resurrection: “It was not done in a corner.” Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart

Posted on July 7, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Psalm (145) reminds us that our heavenly Father delights in drawing near to us, when we call out to Him. Continue reading →

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Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the reasons I love to read the Psalms before I pray, is that they prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works

Posted on July 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we slow down our reading and praying and take time to meditate and listen, we become more aware of His presence and more sensitive to His voice. Our whole perspective on the day changes as we remember the greatness of the God who loves us and cares for us. As we walk through the day aware of his goodness, we recognize his good works all around us. Continue reading →

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New Songs

Posted on July 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old songs should be cherished and sung and passed on to the next generation; Yet, like the psalmist, we should also look for the ongoing work of God in our lives that will produce new songs. Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Josiah called for a return to Torah—a return to the covenant God had made with his people. He had the unique distinction of being a ruler who turned to the LORD “with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength.” Continue reading →

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A Strong Tower

Posted on July 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 2 A Strong Tower Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 143:7-12; 2 Kings 20:2-22:2; Acts 21:17-36; Proverbs 18:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Proverbs 18:10 “The Name of the Lord is a strong tower;  the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs … Continue reading →

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