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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.

Busy or Abiding?

May 26 Busy or Abiding? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 120:1-7 | 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27 | John 15:1-27 |  Proverbs 16:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 15 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I … Continue reading

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Make Your Home In Me (May 25)

May 25 Make Your Home In Me Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 72:15-20 | 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18 | John 14:15-31 | Proverbs 15:33 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 14:15-31  Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my … Continue reading

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David Danced (May 24)

May 24 David Danced Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 72:8-14  | 2 Samuel 4:1-6:23 | John 13:31-14:14 | Proverbs 15:31-32 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Samuel 4:1-6:23 David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the … Continue reading

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The Humble King (May 23)

May 23 The Humble King Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 72:1-7 | 2 Samuel 2:12-3:39 | John 13:1-30 | Proverbs 15:29-30 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 13:1-30 When Jesus had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to … Continue reading

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Out of the Shadows (May 22)

May 22 Out of the Shadows Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:19-24 | 2 Samuel1:1-2:11 | John 12:20-50 | Proverbs 15:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 12:20-50 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while … Continue reading

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Extravagant Worship (May 21)

May 21 Extravagant Worship Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:15-18 | 1 Samuel 29:1-31:13 | John 11:54-12:19 | Proverbs 15:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 11:54-12:19 “Lazarus and his sisters invited Jesus to dinner at their home. Martha served. Lazarus was one … Continue reading

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Sometimes God Waits (May 20)

May 20 Sometimes God Waits Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:9-14 | 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25 | John 11:1-53 | Proverbs 15:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 11:1-53 “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus … Continue reading

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Mercy Triumphs (May 19)

May 19 Mercy Triumphs Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:1-8 | 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44 | John 10:22-42 | Proverbs 15:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus:  1 Samuel 24-25 “You are more righteous than I . . . you treated me well, but I … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd (May 18)

May 18 The Good Shepherd Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 70:1-5 | 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29 | John 10:1-21 | Proverbs 15:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 10:1-21 “The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads … Continue reading

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Speculation or Expectation? (May 17)

  May 17 Speculation or Expectation? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:29-36 | 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15 | John 9:1-41 | Proverbs 15:15-17 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 9:1-41 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that … Continue reading

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