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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.

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on November 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 19 Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 | James 2:18-3:18 | Proverbs 28:2 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 2:18-3:18 “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror

Posted on November 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 18 Mirror, Mirror Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | Ezekiel 37:1-38:23 | James 1:19-2:17 | Proverbs 28:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:19-2:17 “But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on November 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 17 Wisdom  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:1-5 | Ezekiel 35:1-36:38 | James 1:1-18 | Proverbs 27:23-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, … Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us

Posted on November 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 16 Through Us and In Us Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 123:1-4 | Ezekiel 33:1-34:31 | Hebrews 13:1-25 | Proverbs 27:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 13:1-25 Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV) May the God of peace, who through the blood of the … Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 15 Practical Holiness  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:1-9 | Ezekiel 31:1 – 32:32 | Hebrews 12:14-29 | Proverbs 27:18-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:14-29 “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without … Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 14 Keep Running  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 121:1-8 | Ezekiel 29:1 – 30:26 | Hebrews 11:32-12:13 | Proverbs 27:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:32-12:13 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Faith That Passes the Test

Posted on November 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 13 Faith That Passes the Test Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 120:1-7 | Ezekiel 27:1-28:26 | Hebrews 11:17-31 | Proverbs 27:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:17-31 “By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them … Continue reading →

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Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 12 Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:169-176 | Ezekiel 24:1-26:21 | Hebrews 11:1-16 | Proverbs 27:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1-16 By faith, Abraham . . . obeyed and went, even … Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 11 Spurs of Encouragement Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:161-168 | Ezekiel 23:1-49 | Hebrews 10:18-39 | Proverbs 27:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 10:18-39 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. [24] … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 10 Standing in the Gap  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:153-160 | Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 | Hebrews 10:1-17 | Proverbs 27:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand … Continue reading →

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