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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.

The Place of Abundance (May 6)

May 6 The Place of Abundance Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 66:5-15| Ruth 2:1-4:22| John 4:43-54|Proverbs 14:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 66 For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried.  [11] You brought us … Continue reading

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Where You Go I Will Go (May 5)

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)

May 4 Second Fiddle Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 65:9-13 | Judges 19:1-20:48 | John 3:22- 4:3 | Proverbs 14:22-24 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 3:22- 4:3 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I … Continue reading

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Born Again (May 3)

May 3 Born Again Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 65:1-8 | Judges 17:1-18:31 | John 3:1-21 | Proverbs 14:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being … Continue reading

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When Jesus Got Angry (May 2)

May 2 When Jesus Got Angry Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 64:1-10 | Judges 15:1-16:31 | John 2:1-25 | Proverbs 14:17-19 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 2 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, … Continue reading

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Behold the Lamb of God (May 1)

May 1 Behold the Lamb of God  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 63:1-11 | Judges 13:1-14:20 | John 1:29-51 | Proverbs 14:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 1:29-51 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the … Continue reading

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Message of Life (Apr 30)

April 30 Message of Life Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 62:1-12 | Judges 11:1-12:15 | John 1:1-28 | Proverbs 14:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 1  Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the … Continue reading

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Waiting and Witnessing (Apr 29)

April 29 Waiting and Witnessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 61:5-8| Judges 9:22-10:18| Luke 24:13-53| Proverbs 14:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus:   Luke 24 (NIV) [48] You are witnesses of these things. [49] I am going to send you what my Father has promised; … Continue reading

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Listen (Apr 28)

April 28 Listen Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 61:1-4| Judges 8:18- 9:21| Luke 23:44-24:12| Proverbs 14:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 61:1-4  “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer” (Psalm 61:1, NIV).   Like the Psalmist, we often wonder if … Continue reading

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Too Big an Army (Apr 27)

April 27 Too Big an Army Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 60:5-12 | Judges 7:1 – 8:17 | Luke 23:13-43 | Proverbs 14:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Judges 7:1-8:17 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to … Continue reading

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