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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.

God Will Provide (Jan 9)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 9 God Will Provide Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:4-10 | Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 | Matthew 7:15-29 | Proverbs 2:16-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 “So Abraham called the place The LORD Will Provide. And to this … Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust? (Jan 8)

Posted on January 8, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 8 Worry or Trust? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:1-3 | Genesis 18:20-19:38 | Matthew 6:25-7:14 | Proverbs 2:6-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-7:14 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What … Continue reading →

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Too Good to Be True (Jan 7)

Posted on January 7, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 7 Too Good to be True Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 5:4-12 | Genesis 16:1 – 18:19 | Matthew 6:1-24 | Proverbs 2:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 16:1 – 18:19 Then the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Schedule

Posted on January 6, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Here is a pdf file that includes the bible reading schedule that I follow for the year. Click on the link below (bible_table1). bible_table1

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Waiting in Expectation (Jan 6)

Posted on January 6, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 6 Waiting in Expectation Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 5:1-3 | Genesis 13:6 – 15:21 | Matthew 5:27-48 | Proverbs 1:29 – 33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 5:1-3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I … Continue reading →

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Good News in Unexpected Places (Jan 5)

Posted on January 5, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 5 Good News in Unlikely Places Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 4:1-8 | Genesis 11:1-13:5 | Matthew 5:1- 26 | Proverbs 1:24-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:1-26 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. … Continue reading →

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Fishing for People (Jan 4)

Posted on January 4, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 4 Fishing for People Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 3:1-8 | Genesis 8:1-10:32 | Matthew 4:12-25 | Proverbs 1:20-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:12-25 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people” (Matt. … Continue reading →

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He Walked with God (Jan 3)

Posted on January 3, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 3 He Walked With God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 2:7-12 | Genesis 5:1-7:24 | Matthew 3:7- 4:11 | Proverbs 1:10-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 5-7 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 After … Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough (Jan 2)

Posted on January 2, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 2   When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 2: 1-6 | Genesis 3:1- 4: 26 | Matthew 2:13 – 3:6 | Proverbs 1: 7-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 3-4 “You will not certainly die,” … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race (Jan 1)

Posted on January 1, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 1 Slow and Steady Wins the Race Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 1:1-6 | Genesis 1:1 -2:25 | Matthew 1:1 – 2:12 | Proverbs 1:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step … Continue reading →

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