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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.

Behold the Lamb (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 [48] You are witnesses of these things. [49] I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but … 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 our … Continue reading

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Mighty Warrior (Apr 26)

April 26 Mighty Warrior Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 60:1-4 | Judges 6:1-40 | Luke 22:54-23:12 | Proverbs 14:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Judges 6 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty … Continue reading

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The Strength to Go On (Apr 25)

April 25 The Strength to Go On Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:14-17| Judges 4:1-5:31| Luke 22:35-53| Proverbs 14:3-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 22:35-53 When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from … Continue reading

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Never Ending Cycle (Apr 24)

April 24 Never Ending Cycle Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:6-13 | Judges 2:10-3:31 | Luke 22:14-34 | Proverbs 14:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Judges 2 Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders. 17 … Continue reading

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Time Well Spent (Apr 23)

April 23 Time Well Spent Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:1-5 | Judges 1:1-2:9 | Luke 21:29-22:13 | Proverbs 13:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 21 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night … Continue reading

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As For Me and My House (Apr 22)

April 22 As For Me and My House Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 58:1-11 | Josh 24:1-33 | Luke 21:1-29 | Proverbs 13:20-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Joshua 24:1-33 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods … Continue reading

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Every Promise (Apr 21)

April 21 Every Promise Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 57:7-11 | Joshua 22:21-23:16 | Luke 20:27-47| Proverbs 13:17-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Joshua 22:21- 23:16 “You know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of … Continue reading

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