Monthly Archives: April 2025

Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whenever faced by an opportunity that seems too big, too difficult or overwhelming the most important thing to realize is that we are not alone in the task. When God calls us to do something, he will be with us. In the final analysis, that is the only thing that really matters. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders

Posted on April 9, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places us between his shoulders, carrying us as a child. Resting between his shoulders, we are safe, secure and deeply loved. What a beautiful picture of the kind of love our Heavenly Father has for each of us. Continue reading →

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Accountable

Posted on April 8, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Make the most of this life. Make the most of the gifts God gives. Be a wise and faithful steward of what God gives you. There are blessings that await those who prove themselves to be wise and faithful in this life. Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on April 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing reveals the state of our heart like our attitude toward possessions. As Jesus put it: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This is true for the one who has little and for the one who has much—and everyone in between. Continue reading →

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Religious Games

Posted on April 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus. No holding back. No religious games. Authenticity is the road to life lived to the full. Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words come easily: When we’re tired; when we’re stressed; when we are caught off guard by the comments of another. As easy as they are to say, they are very difficult to take back. Continue reading →

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One Thing is Necessary

Posted on April 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Only one thing is necessary, according to Jesus. What is that one thing? It is time spent in the presence of Jesus.  It is enjoying fellowship with him through time in his word and in prayer. There is plenty of time for the other stuff—first things first. Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on April 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who is your neighbor? The person in need, yes. But more to the point: the person you find most difficult to love. Continue reading →

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The prayer response is a good start, but it is not enough. It is an important and essential beginning point to our mission. But notice that after Jesus calls them to pray, he calls them to go. He calls us to be the answer to our prayers. Continue reading →

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos

Posted on April 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Does your world seem to be falling apart? There is no reason to fear even if a mountain falls into the heart of the sea (2). Be still. Remember who your God is. Spend some time there in reverent awe meditating on his greatness. Slow down and put your trust in him! He is the fortress to whom you can run to find safety and rest. Continue reading →

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