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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.

Come Follow Me (Jan 4)

Posted on January 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus began to assemble his leadership team, he began in an unlikely place: he went to the seashore and found some fishermen. He chose average ordinary people through whom he would turn the world upside down. Continue reading →

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He Walked with God (Jan 3)

Posted on January 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We really do not know a lot about Enoch. Though there is much speculation about him in extra-biblical literature, there are no stories of his life in the biblical text itself. But there is this incredible testimony: “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” It makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough (Jan 2)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race (Jan 1)

Posted on January 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As you read, meditate, and apply the Word of God to your life, as you delight in it, you will find the blessing described here. You will be like a well-watered tree: fruitful, growing and healthy. You will know that the Lord is watching over your way and directing your paths. Continue reading →

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Hallelujah! (Dec 31)

Posted on December 31, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you thirsty? Do you hear his call? Then open your heart to Him, and experience the free gift of the water of life: Life that is eternal, Life lived to the full. Open your heart to the one who comes “with healing in his wings.” Hallelujah! Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Heaven (Dec 30)

Posted on December 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Clearly, heaven is a place of indescribable beauty: Precious stones of every sort; streets of gold; gates made of a single pearl. The beauty of the scene described is just about impossible to imagine–and I sense in John’s words that the beauty he is seeing is much more than his words can begin to describe. Continue reading →

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All Creatures (Dec 29)

Posted on December 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is good and right for us to praise the name of the Lord. “His name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” God reigns. Let the earth be glad. Let’s join the angels and worship God our King! Continue reading →

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King of Kings (Dec 28)

Posted on December 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In his first coming, Christ came humbly as a babe in a manger. When he comes again, he will come boldly in all his glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd (Dec 27)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The image of a shepherd leading his sheep is a familiar theme in Scripture. Here the shepherds of God’s people are being chastised for not leading the people as they should. Continue reading →

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Rejoice Greatly! (Dec 26)

Posted on December 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah, gentle and riding on a donkey. Years before it comes to pass, Zechariah envisioned the gentle King and rejoiced. Continue reading →

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