Monthly Archives: October 2024

Money Matters

Posted on October 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Thanksgiving, contentment, generosity and willingness to share: these are attitudes that keep money a blessing rather than a stumbling block. Understanding that God is the source of every blessing puts all things in perspective. Our hope is not to be placed in money, possessions or things. Our hope is in God and God alone. Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He is “my song.” For the Psalmist, the Lord’s intervention brought songs of joy and victory (15). God’s answer to his prayer—his intervention—caused Him to overflow with shouting and singing. He rejoices in the Lord, and the Lord is his reason for singing—the Lord has become “his song.” Continue reading →

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Set an Example

Posted on October 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Set an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. You will be a shining light to your generation—and an encouragement to us all. Continue reading →

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The Praise of All Peoples

Posted on October 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

All the cultures of the world with their own languages, music, arts and craftsmanship have a unique beauty. Each in a unique way shows us a glimpse of what it means to be created in “His image.” All the races, languages and cultures reflect the wisdom and glory of their creator. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Closeness

Posted on October 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God continues to look for those who walk close to him. He continues to draw near to those who are men and women “after His own heart.” Those who are devoted to closeness are those who walk closely to Him, who hear his voice and feel his heartbeat. They are the ones who can dream God’s dreams and see God’s vision. They are the ones who walk in the authority that flows from intimacy. It is a necessary quality for great leadership. Continue reading →

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How Could I Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

So what can we do to repay him? We can “lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.” In other words, we can continue to honor him as God, not only by rejoicing in his answer (his salvation), but also by continuing to cry out to him for further answers to prayer (call on his name). Continue reading →

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Prayer Priorities

Posted on October 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 15 Prayer Priorities Todays’ Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:1-6; Jeremiah 26:1 – 27:22; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – 18; Proverbs 25:16 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 “Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be … Continue reading →

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Eternal Encouragement

Posted on October 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps you need a fresh touch of God’s love and encouragement. Maybe you need God to give you a clearer sense of the good hope that is yours in Christ. Maybe you need his strengthening power in every good deed and word today. I pray that Paul’s blessing for the Thessalonians may be yours today. Receive it! Continue reading →

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Beyond Good Intentions

Posted on October 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul is praying for these Christians to not only be people of good intentions, but people who follow through to finish all that God has called them to do–and to finish well. Continue reading →

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Always

Posted on October 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life is not always easy, but the one who walks in the presence of God continually can find joy and be thankful in each and every circumstance. Take time to open your heart to Jesus everyday in prayer. Walk with him. Enjoy his presence. Allow thanksgiving to fuel the sense of his presence and intensify the joy. Don’t allow the circumstances to take your joy! Continue reading →

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