Monthly Archives: January 2026

How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming.   Continue reading →

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Can We Find Anyone Like This?

Posted on January 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading →

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Resist

Posted on January 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph resisted temptation by fleeing rapidly. He knew that willpower itself would only go so far. He refused to give in and “made a run for it” when he was in a particularly vulnerable place. Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your words really do reveal your character. They point to what is really inside.

To the follower of Christ, those words should be words that bless rather than curse; words that lift up rather than words that tear down.  Instead of gossip and slander, the changed heart speaks words of hope and love. Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Wisdom

Posted on January 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To fail to heed God’s wisdom is to invite trouble and turmoil. Failing to live by his Word brings anxiety and fear. The fool who deviates from God’s path of wisdom has trouble sleeping at night. Continue reading →

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Is Your Soul at Rest?

Posted on January 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stop rushing around, and let your soul rest in the presence of the one who loves you with an everlasting love. Refreshed and renewed in his presence, we are prepared for the tasks of the day in the “unforced rhythms of grace.” Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to pray and then he calls us to be part of the answer to our own prayers. He asks us to take the need to the Father, and then to go and become part of the solution.  Continue reading →

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A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Come, like the woman, take a risk of faith. Cry out, like the blind men, for the grace and mercy of Jesus. It is amazing to see what blessings are brought about as we believe. May it be done according to your faith! Continue reading →

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Bring Them To Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We, through our prayers and faith, can bring people to Jesus. Our prayers do matter. Our faith does make a difference. Continue reading →

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