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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.

The God Who Answers (Jun 17)

Posted on June 17, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 17 The God Who Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:1-7 | 1 Kings 18:1-46 | Acts 11:1-30 | Proverbs 17:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18:1-46 “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, … Continue reading →

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Always Enough (June 16)

Posted on June 16, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 16 Always Enough Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 134:1-3 | 1 Kings 15:25-17:24 | Acts 10:23b-48 | Proverbs 17:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 15-25-17:24 “So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her son continued to … Continue reading →

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Unity Brings Blessing (Jun 15)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 15 Unity Brings Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 133:1-3 | 1 Kings 14:1-15:24 | Acts 10:1-23a | Proverbs 17:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! [2] It is … Continue reading →

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The Encourager (Jun 14)

Posted on June 14, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 14 The Encourager Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | 1 Kings 12:20-13:34 | Acts 9:26-43 | Proverbs 17:6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:26-43 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope (Jun 13)

Posted on June 13, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 13 There’s Always Hope! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | 1 Kings 11:1-12:19 | Acts 9:1-25 | Proverbs 17:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:1-25 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected (Jun 12)

Posted on June 12, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 12 Expect the Unexpected Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:1-5 | 1 Kings 9:1-10:29 | Acts 8:14-40 | Proverbs 17:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 8:14-40 “As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Go south down the … Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose (Jun 11)

Posted on June 11, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | 1 Kings 8:1-66 | Acts 7:51-8:13 | Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching (Jun 10)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 10 Waiting and Watching Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | 1 Kings 7:1-51 | Acts 7:30-50 | Proverbs 16:31-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 130:5-8 I pray to God—my life a prayer—and wait for what he’ll say and do. My … Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost? (Jun 9)

Posted on June 9, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 9 What Does it Cost? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | 1 Kings 5:1-6:38 | Acts 7:1-29 | Proverbs 16:28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:1-29 At this point everyone in the council stared at Stephen because his face became … Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For? (Jun 8)

Posted on June 8, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 8 What Would You Ask For? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | 1 Kings 3:4-4:34 | Acts 6:1-15 | Proverbs 16:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 3-4 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a … Continue reading →

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