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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.

Unless the Lord Builds the House (June 5)

June 5 Unless the Lord Builds the House Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-2 | 2 Samuel 23:24- 24:25 | Acts 3:1-26 | Proverbs 16:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 2 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor … Continue reading

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Fire! (June 4)

June 4 Fire! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23 | Acts 2:1-47 | Proverbs 16:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound … Continue reading

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One Accord (June 3)

June 3 One Accord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:1-3 | 2 Samuel 20:14-22:20 | Acts 1:1-26 | Proverbs 16:18 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 1 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will … Continue reading

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Feed My Sheep (June 2)

June 2 Feed My Sheep Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | 2 Samuel 19:11-13 | John 21:1-25 | Proverbs 16:16-17 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 21 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter … Continue reading

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I Have Seen the Lord!

June 1 I Have Seen the Lord! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | 2 Samuel 18:1-19:10 | John 20:1-31 | Proverbs 16:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 20 “I have seen the Lord!” (Mary Magdalene, 18) “The disciples were overjoyed when … Continue reading

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It is Finished (May 31)

May 31 It is Finished! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:1-5 | 2 Samuel 17:1-29 | John 19:23-42 | Proverbs 16:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 19:23-42 When Jesus therefore had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He … Continue reading

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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

May 30 The Spirit is Willing But . . . Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 123:1-4 | 2 Samuel 15:23-16:23 | John 18:15-19:22 | Proverbs 16:10-11 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 18:15-19:22 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So … Continue reading

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Making Plans (May 29)

May 29 Making Plans Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:6-9 | 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22 | John 18:1-24 | Proverbs 16:8-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 16:8-9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps (Proverbs 16:9 NIV). … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer (May 28)

May 28 Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:1-5 | 2 Samuel 13:1-39 | John 17:1-26 | Proverbs16:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 17:1-26 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in … Continue reading

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Whatever (May 27)

May 27 Whatever Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 121:1-8 | 2 Samuel 12:1-31 | John 16:1-33 | Proverbs 16:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 16:1-33 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will … Continue reading

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