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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.

A Solitary Place

Posted on February 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Very early, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayed.” Continue reading →

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Dwelling Place

Posted on February 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The glory of the Lord descended on the Tabernacle and Tent of Meeting. So much so that Moses couldn’t enter the Tent of Meeting. Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid

Posted on February 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To rightly revere God, to stand in awe of Him, is to fear Him. This “astonished reverence” is foundational to a life lived in the fullness of his blessing, a life of intimate fellowship that brings the Father pleasure and brings our hearts deep satisfaction. Continue reading →

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Wounded

Posted on February 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those wounds that were the source of his pain are now the source of our healing. Continue reading →

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Shining Faces

Posted on February 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses had asked to see the glory of the Lord, “Now show me your glory” (33:18). The Lord gave him as much as he could handle: “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence . . . but you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live” (33:19-20). He had an awesome experience of the glory of the Lord. Continue reading →

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Show Me Your Glory

Posted on February 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses sought and found an intimacy with God that was quite rare and precious: “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend.” Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Shepherd

Posted on February 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Shepherd desires rest for your soul. He wants to take you to quiet places beside the still waters, places of rest in green pastures. Yet in all of busyness—our hurrying and scurrying—we often resist the paths that will bring rest to our souls. Continue reading →

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Falling to Pieces

Posted on February 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter, despite his best intentions, found his flesh weak and gave into the temptation as Jesus had predicted. He denied he even knew Jesus. Continue reading →

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To the Least

Posted on February 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We cannot close our heart to those in need. We cannot forget the “least of these.” Continue reading →

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Wise or Foolish

Posted on February 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We have two choices: live for the moment or live for eternity. The story of the wise and foolish virgins is an encouragement to always live our lives with the eternal in mind. Continue reading →

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