Monthly Archives: June 2025

Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul is not concerned about the hardships—he has had his share of them. He is not concerned about more prison time—something that he is also quite familiar with. In fact, he is not afraid to die. He considers his life to be of no value in comparison to his determination to finish the task he has been given: “to testify to the good news of God’s grace” (24). Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we are confronted by opposition, we do well to follow the Psalmist in pouring out our hearts to God. We do well to pray for our response to that opposition—that God will strengthen our mouths, hearts, eyes and feet to follow his ways and not fall into the snares laid for us. Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A Second Chance Squandered Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiving those who wound us by their words brings deep freedom and brings rest to our troubled souls. That Jesus includes this in his pattern prayer shows us the importance of regularly dealing with the wounds brought on by the words and deeds of others. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows us completely. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the motives behind our words and actions. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When confronted with impossible circumstances, remember that prayer and praise can powerfully deliver and set us free. As you approach midnight, do not fear. Do not give up. Keep singing. Keep praying. Keep looking for the intervention of God. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The church in the book of Acts was growing in faith, in the number of people, and in the number of problems. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2025 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, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Elisha’s word to the woman demanded two things: obedience to God and expectant faith. As she obeyed the word of the Lord (gathering jars) and as she acted in expectant faith (pouring the oil in the jars), God provided. Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The narrow road of life in Christ can be a bumpy road sometimes. But even then, we can find joy in Christ. Continue reading →

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