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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.

Unity Brings Blessing (June 15)

June 15 Unity Brings Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 133:1-3 | 1 Kings 14:1-15:24 | Acts 10:1-23a | Proverbs 17:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! [2] It is … Continue reading

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The Encourager (June 14)

June 14 The Encourager Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | 1 Kings 12:20-13:34 | Acts 9:26-43 | Proverbs 17:6 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 9:26-43 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid … Continue reading

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There’s Always Hope! (June 13)

June 13 There’s Always Hope! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | 1 Kings 11:1-12:19 | Acts 9:1-25 | Proverbs 17:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 9:1-25 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm … Continue reading

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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

June 12 Expect the Unexpected Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:1-5 | 1 Kings 9:1-10:29 | Acts 8:14-40 | Proverbs 17:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 8:14-40 “As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Go south down the … Continue reading

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Scattered On Purpose (June 11)

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | 1 Kings 8:1-66 | Acts 7:51-8:13 | Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all … Continue reading

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Waiting and Watching (June 10)

June 10 Waiting and Watching Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | 1 Kings 7:1-51 | Acts 7:30-50 | Proverbs 16:31-33 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 130:5-8 I pray to God—my life a prayer—and wait for what he’ll say and do. My … Continue reading

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What Does it Cost? (June 9)

June 9 What Does it Cost? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | 1 Kings 5:1-6:38 | Acts 7:1-29 | Proverbs 16:28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 7:1-29 At this point everyone in the council stared at Stephen because his face became … Continue reading

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What Would You Ask For? (June 8)

June 8 What Would You Ask For? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | 1 Kings 3:4-4:34 | Acts 6:1-15 | Proverbs 16:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus:  1 Kings 3-4 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a … Continue reading

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For the Sake of the Name (June 7)

June 7 For the Sake of the Name Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 128:1-6 | 1 Kings 2:1-3:3 | Acts 5:1-42 | Proverbs 16:25 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 5:1-42  The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy … Continue reading

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In Trouble (June 6)

June 6 In Trouble Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:3-5 | 1 Kings 1:1-53 | Acts 4:1-37 | Proverbs 16:24 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 4 “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give your servants great boldness in their preaching. … Continue reading

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