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About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

Running from God

Posted on December 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 14 Running from God  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | Jonah 1:1-4:11 | Rev. 5:1-14 | Proverbs 29:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jonah 1-4 But  Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. [2] He prayed to the Lord, “O Lord, … Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 13 Holy! Worthy!  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:19-24 | Obadiah 1-21 | Rev. 4:1-11 | Proverbs 29:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 4 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” (Revelation … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on December 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 12 Lukewarm  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-18 | Amos 7:1-9:15 | Rev. 3:7-22 | Proverbs 29:23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 3 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 11 Where Can I Go?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:7-12 | Amos 4:1-6:14 | Revelation 2:18-3:6 | Proverbs 29:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 … Continue reading →

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Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 10 Your First Love Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:1-6 | Amos 1:1-3:15 | Revelation 2:1-17 | Proverbs 29:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 2 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. [4] … Continue reading →

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Posted on December 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 9 The Revelation of Jesus Christ  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 138:1-8 | Joel 1:1-3:21 | Rev. 1:1-20 | Proverbs 29:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 1 “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the … Continue reading →

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Grumblers and Faultfinders

Posted on December 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 8 Grumblers and Faultfinders  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-9 | Hosea 10:1-14:9 | Jude 1-25 | Proverbs 29:15-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jude 1-25 “These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires, they boast about themselves … Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on December 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 7 Forever  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-26 | Hosea 6:1-9:17 | 3 John 1-15 | Proverbs 29:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 136 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:26 NIV). Repetition can be … Continue reading →

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Love and Obedience

Posted on December 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 6 Love and Obedience  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | Hosea 4:1-5:15 | 2 John 1-13 | Proverbs 29:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 John 1-13 “And this is love that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you … Continue reading →

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Faithful to the Unfaithful

Posted on December 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 5 Faithful to the Unfaithful  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:15-21 | Hosea 1:1-3:5 | 1 John 5:1-21 | Proverbs 29:5-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hosea 1:1-3:5 The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though … Continue reading →

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