Monthly Archives: July 2025

Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times when we wonder if God is hiding. We have times when we don’t feel the sense of his presence. But know that he is there, hoping that you will remember the childhood delight of seeking him diligently—hoping that you will not give up the search before the laughter and joy of “finding.” Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He bypassed all the selfish possibilities, and asked for the thing he most needed: wisdom. God was so pleased by his choice, that he gave him wealth, long life and honor too. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever noticed that when God calls a leader to a great task, he repeatedly reassures them with words like these: “Be strong and courageous,” “Do not be afraid” and “Do not be discouraged.” Why? Because he knows that their “strong and courageous” heart will be tempted to give in to fear and discouragement. The enemy knows that discouragement is an epidemic that keeps us from accomplishing the task in God’s strength and courage. Continue reading →

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A Hope That Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Hope that doesn’t disappoint comes from an intimate walk with our God who is faithful to his promises. It remembers the promises of God and finds the grace to stand and persevere even through the trials of faith. It finds strength by relying on the character of the one who is faithful—strength to believe and strength to praise and give glory to God (20). Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When it was all said and done, he trusted God to do the impossible and a son was born (that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few struggles of faith along the way—and a few missteps). He trusted God to fulfill an impossible promise. He trusted God when the cost seemed unbearable. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. We are blind to the ruin and misery caused by our sin. Not to mention the ruin and misery that follows us wherever we go. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We pour out our hearts to God, and suddenly we become aware of his presence—his nearness. “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel” (23-24). Continue reading →

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An Honest Heart

Posted on July 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus and allow him to deal with your self-righteousness and pride. Experience a fresh touch of his love, his kindness, his tolerance and patience. Then you may actually have some good news to share with a world that desperately needs it. Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free

Posted on July 13, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 13 The Heart that is Free Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 150:1-6; I Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36; Romans 1:18-32; Proverbs 19:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 (esp.15: 25-29) “As the ark of the covenant of the Lord was entering … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart of Praise

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Think about it: “The Lord delights in you.” Isn’t that reason enough to let go of your inhibitions? Come on, let’s sing and dance and shout, “Hallelujah!” Let’s have church! Continue reading →

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