Monthly Archives: April 2026

Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God never fails and his promises can be trusted. But we do often fail. Our procrastinated obedience or deliberate disobedience can make it seem that the promises are not being fulfilled. How quickly we forget the conditions of the promise. How often we “turn to the right or the left” (6). Delays may also be the result of other people who have yet to meet the conditions of obedience. Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on April 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus too, calls us to give up our striving and find rest in our relationship with him. Continue reading →

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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like the people of Israel, people in churches today, sometimes place personal convenience ahead of God’s purpose. They begin to think that the church is only for “people like us.” When churches cease to care about reaching out to new people–when they forget about God’s heart for all nations–the church loses focus and purpose. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus prioritized people—especially those that good society rejected—those that weren’t really welcome in the place of worship; those that might bring dishonor to table-fellowship. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places his burden in God’s strong hands. He pours out his wounded heart to the God who hears: “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress and he hears my voice. . . . God who is enthroned forever will hear” (16-19). Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your persistent prayers will one day be rewarded. As your faith is refined through the testing, you will grow and mature. That is often a big part of the answer (and the reason for the wait). But know that the answer is coming. Don’t give up on your praying. Never stop expecting. Your heavenly father is just and loving—and he is listening. Continue reading →

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Where are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 15 Where Are the Other Nine? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 55:1-8; Josh 11:1-12:24; Luke 17:11-37; Proverbs 13:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 17:11-37 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. … Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiveness is powerful, and as we learn to release forgiveness to those who have sinned against us, we release ourselves from negative attitudes and patterns of behavior that keep us trapped. Forgive and find freedom. Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a heated moment, we say so many things we regret. In a careless moment, we say things that hurt and offend. Without even realizing it, a word that was on our tongues before we had carefully considered it in our minds brings unintended consequences. Continue reading →

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Posted on April 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

a wall is not an obstacle to God.  They fall freely at his command.  For us, they are opportunities to press ahead in faith and obedience and in patient expectation for the intervention of God.  Continue reading →

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