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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.

Reducing the Toxicity of Social Media

Posted on October 2, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reducing the Toxicity of Social Media Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that social media has become a toxic environment for communication? It seems to hold so much potential for good—yet the past few years has really … Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ (Oct 2)

Posted on October 2, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 2 Knowing Christ  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:33-43 | Isaiah 66:1-24 | Philippians 3:4-21 | Proverbs 24:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 3 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in … Continue reading →

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Watchmen (Oct 1)

Posted on October 1, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 1 Watchmen Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:23-32 | Isaiah 62:6-65:25 | Philippians 2:19-3:4 | Proverbs 24:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 62-65 I’ve posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. Day and night they keep at it, praying, calling out, reminding … Continue reading →

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Humility (Sept 30)

Posted on September 30, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 30 Humility  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 107:17-22 | Isaiah 60:1-62:5 | Philippians 1:27-2:18 | Proverbs 24:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 2 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature … Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray from Paul (Sept 29)

Posted on September 29, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 29 Learning to Pray from Paul Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 107:10-16 | Isaiah 57:14-59:21 | Philippians 1:1-26 | Proverbs 24:9-10  Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:1-26 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in … Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer (Sept 28)

Posted on September 28, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 28 Joy in the House of Prayer Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 107:1-9 | Isaiah 54:1-57:13 | Ephesians 6:1-24 | Proverbs 24:8  Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 54:1-57:13 “These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in … Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Sept 27)

Posted on September 27, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 27 Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 106:40-48 | Isaiah 51:1-53:12 | Ephesians 5:1-33 | Proverbs 24:7  Today’s Scripture Focus: Ephesians 5:1-33 “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and … Continue reading →

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I Have Not Forgotten You (Sept 26)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 26 I Have Not Forgotten You Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 106:32-39 | Isaiah 48:12-50:11 | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Proverbs 24:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 49 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me” (Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Support! (Sept 25)

Posted on September 25, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 25 Thank You for Your Support! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 106:24-31 | Isaiah 45:11-48:11 | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Proverbs 24:3-4 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in … Continue reading →

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He is Doing a New Thing

Posted on September 24, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 24 He is Doing a New Thing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 106:13-23 | Isaiah 43:14 – 45:10 | Ephesians 3:1-21 | Proverbs 24:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 43-45 “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, … Continue reading →

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