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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 On Now, Let’s Go!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Saul’s son Jonathan was a risk taking leader. He said: “Let’s go . . . it may be that the Lord will work for us.” In some cases those would be words of presumption, but in Jonathan’s case, they were words of risk taking faith. He trusted that God would go with them and do amazing things. Continue reading →

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He Remains Faithful (May 12)

Posted on May 12, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God proves faithful to his people over and over again. They may be unfaithful but he is always faithful. Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens (May 11)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Praise be the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves” (Psalm 68:19-20). Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry? (May 10)

Posted on May 10, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God. Jesus is the bread of life. Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat (May 9)

Posted on May 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we find ourselves in difficult places, even frightening places, we need to let Jesus in the boat. In his presence we find joy and strength. When he is there, fears are turned to hope. In his strength we reach our destination despite the wind and waves. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Not many were hearing from God. Not because God was not speaking. it was because the people were preoccupied with other things. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope (May 7)

Posted on May 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance (May 6)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one. But the trials are there to refine our faith and character. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go (May 5)

Posted on May 5, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 5 Where You Go I Will Go Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 66:1-4| Judges 21:1 – Ruth 1:22| John 4:4-42| Proverbs 14:25 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Ruth 1:1-22 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back … Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle (May 4)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” Continue reading →

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