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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.

Always (Oct 12)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 12 Always Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 115:1-8 | Jeremiah 19:1-21:14 | 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28 | Proverbs 25:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5 Be joyful always; [17] pray continually; [18] give thanks…

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Clay in the Hands of the Potter (Oct 11)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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Quote from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson October 11 Clay in the Hands of the Potter Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 114:1-8 | Jeremiah 16:16-18:23 | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3 | Proverbs 25:6-7…

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What a Blessing (Oct 10)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 10 What a Blessing! Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 113:1-9 | Jeremiah 14:11—16:15 | 1 Thessalonians 2:10-3:13 | Proverbs 25:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: I Thessalonians 2;10-3:13 “May the Lord make your love increase…

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Real Faith Means Hard Work (Oct 9)

Posted on October 9, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson October 9 Real Faith Means Hard Work Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 112:1-10 | Jeremiah 12:1-14:10 | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:9 | Proverbs 24:30-34 Today’s Scripture Focus:…

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch (Oct 8)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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Quote from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson Oct 8 Scarecrows in a Melon Patch Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 111:1-10 | Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 | Colossians 3:18-4:18 | Proverbs 24:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus:…

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A New Wardrobe (Oct 7)

Posted on October 7, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 7 A New Wardrobe Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 110: 1-7 | Jeremiah 8:8 – 9:26 | Colossians 3:1-17 | Proverbs 24:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 3:1-17 “Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy…

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Let Them See Your Hand (Oct 6)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 6 Let Them See Your Hand Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 109:16-31 | Jeremiah 6:15- 8:7 | Colossians 2:8-23 | Proverbs 24:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 109:16-31 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal…

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Fully Mature in Christ (Oct 5)

Posted on October 5, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 5 Fully Mature in Christ  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 109:1-15 | Jeremiah 4:19-6:16 | Colossians 1:21-2:7 | Proverbs 24:23-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 1-2 To them God has chosen to make known…

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Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding (Oct 4)

Posted on October 4, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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Quote from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson October 4 Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:6-13 | Jeremiah 2:31-4:18 | Colossians 1:1-20 | Proverbs 24:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians…

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Unexpected Peace (Oct 3)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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October 3 Unexpected Peace Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:1-5 | Jeremiah 1:1-2:30 | Philippians 4:1-23 | Proverbs 24:17-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 4 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by…

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