Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

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.

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 30 Great is Thy Faithfulness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:65-72 | Lamentations 2:20 – 3:66 | Hebrews 1:1-14 | Proverbs 26:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 2:20-3:66 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to … Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 29 Tears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:57-64 | Lamentations 1:1 –2:19 | Philemon 1-25| Proverbs 26:20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 1 For these things do I weep, My eyes flow with tears: Far from me is any comforter who … Continue reading →

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Devoted to Good Works

Posted on October 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 28 Devoted to Good Works Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:49-56 | Jeremiah 51:54-52:34 | Titus 3:1-15 | Proverbs 26:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Titus 3 “The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 27 It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:41-48 | Jeremiah 51:1-53 | 2 Timothy 2:1-15 | Proverbs 26:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Titus 2 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all … Continue reading →

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Looking for Leaders

Posted on October 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 26 Looking for Leaders Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:33-40 | Jeremiah 49:23-50:46 | Titus 1:1-16 | Proverbs 26:13-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Titus 1 “The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left … Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 25 Itchy Ears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:25-32 | Jeremiah 48:1-49:22 | 2 Timothy 4:1-22 | Proverbs 26:9-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 4 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the “So That”

Posted on October 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 24 Don’t Forget the “So That” Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:17-24 | Jeremiah 44:24-47:7 | 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17 | Proverbs 26:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and … Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 23 Purity Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:9-16 | Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | Proverbs 26:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Replacing Fear with Boldness

Posted on October 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 22 Replacing Fear with Boldness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:1-8 | Jeremiah 39:1- 41:18 | 2 Timothy 1:1-18 | Proverbs 26:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through … Continue reading →

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Money Matters

Posted on October 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 21 Money Matters Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:22-29 | Jeremiah 37:1-38:28 | 1 Timothy 6:1-21 | Proverbs 25:28 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and … Continue reading →

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