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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.

Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who do you eat with? Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to take his burden to God. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. Continue reading →

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Where Are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t take the blessings for granted. Don’t get so caught up in the celebration that you forget to express your gratitude. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Learning to forgive may be one of the more difficult lessons in the life of following Christ. Forgiving too early, or too often, seems unfair. Forgiving so easily seems to diminish the importance of the hurt we feel. Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often we speak too quickly. We engage mouth before mind. Listen, think, and then sometimes use words. Continue reading →

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Posted on April 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you up against a wall? Keep an ear to the ground for the whisper of the Spirit. Then press ahead in faith and obedience and expectation. Perhaps this is the day that the walls will come tumbling down. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders

Posted on April 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places us between his shoulders, carrying us as a child. Resting between his shoulders, we are safe, secure and deeply loved. Continue reading →

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