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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.

Blessing Instead of Bleeping (Aug 1)

Posted on August 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every malicious word, every tasty snippet of gossip, every venomous, sarcastic comment (humor is great, but even some humor wounds), every word that is judgmental, every hasty, angry word: each one, a curse. Continue reading →

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Thank God for Broccoli (July 31)

Posted on July 31, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Thank God for Broccoli. Continue reading →

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Starting and Finishing Well (July 30)

Posted on July 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Uzziah was off to a great start. Then he crashed and had a hard time finishing the race. Continue reading →

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Medium Rare or Well Done? (July 29)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 29 Medium Rare or Well Done? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 79:9-13 | 2 Chronicles 24:1 – 25:28 | Romans 12:1–21 | Proverbs 20:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 12:1-21 “Therefore I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to … Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe (July 28)

Posted on July 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 28 I Stand In Awe Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 79: 1-8 | 2 Chronicles 21:1 – 23:21 | Romans 11:13-36 | Proverbs 20:7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 11:13-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge … Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do (July 27)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 27 What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 78:65-72 | 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 | Romans 10:14 – 11:12 | Proverbs 20:4-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 “O … Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 26 The Agony and the Ecstasy Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 78:56-64 | 2 Chronicles 17:1 – 18:34 | Romans 9:22 – 10:13 | Proverbs 20:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 9:22-10:13 “Brothers my heart’s desire and prayer to God for … Continue reading →

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Time after Time (July 25)

Posted on July 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But even judgment showed the mercy of God. Instead of abandoning them, he used the adverse circumstances to bing them back to himself. Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us from His Love!

Posted on July 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing can separate you from Christ’s love! Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Despite the things you do, he still loves you. Sometimes people don’t treat us with love, but He always loves us. Continue reading →

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Revival: Do We Really Want It?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Continue reading →

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