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.

A Strong Tower (July 2)

Posted on July 2, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Search the Scriptures and run to the name of the LORD! Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes, Lord (July 1)

Posted on July 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle a trial of your faith? Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon (June 30)

Posted on June 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul’s reckless abandon to serve God in taking the gospel to the Gentiles is a challenge to us all. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call (June 29)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever we face it is good to know we have a place to turn; wherever we go it is good to know we have someone to hear our concerns. Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered (June 28)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even when confronted with a second chance and a fresh start, it is easy to drift away from our initial enthusiasm. Continue reading →

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Under Attack (June 27)

Posted on June 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist is under attack. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God (June 26)

Posted on June 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our minds and hearts play many games to justify our behavior. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight (June 25)

Posted on June 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes going to a prayer meeting can get you in trouble. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth (June 24)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Growth is often messy. It can lead to conflict, to struggle and all sorts of problems. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea (June 23)

Posted on June 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often the path we have been seeking opens when we follow through on that one thing God has asked us to do but that we are resisting. Continue reading →

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