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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.

Two or Three (Jan 27)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 27 Two or Three Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 17:6-9 | Exodus 4:1- 5:21 | Matthew 18:1-22 | Proverbs 5:15-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-22 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? (Jan 26)

Posted on January 26, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 26 Who Am I? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 17:1-5 | Exodus 2:11-3:22 | Matthew 17:10-27 | Proverbs 5:7-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 2-3 But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring … Continue reading →

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God’s Purposes (Jan 25)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 25 God’s Purposes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 16:7-11 | Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10 | Matthew 16:13-17:9 | Proverbs 5:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 50 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what … Continue reading →

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 24 The Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 16:1-6 | Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 | Matthew 15:29-16:12 | Proverbs 4:20-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 “Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh…” (Genesis 47:8, 10 NIV) “Bring them to me so … Continue reading →

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Faith That Refuses to Give Up (Jan 23)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 23 Faith That Refuses to Give Up Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 15:1-5 | Genesis 46:1 – 47:31 | Matthew 15:1-28 | Proverbs 4:14-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 15:1-28 “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is … Continue reading →

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

Posted on January 22, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 22 The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord? (Jan 21)

Posted on January 21, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 21 How Long, O Lord? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 13:1-6 | Genesis 42:18 – 43:34 | Matthew 13:47 – 14:12 | Proverbs 4:7-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long … Continue reading →

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 20 Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 12:1-8| Genesis 41:17 – 42:17| Matthew 13:24-26| Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one … Continue reading →

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Resist (Jan 19)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 19 Resist Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and … Continue reading →

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Careless Words (Jan 18)

Posted on January 18, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 18 Careless Words Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 10:16-18 | Genesis 37:1 – 38:30 | Matthew 12:22-45 | Proverbs 3:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 12:22-45 “A tree is recognized by its fruit . . . . For out of the … Continue reading →

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