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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.

Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 26 Comfort Received, Comfort Given Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

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Refreshing (Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 25 Refreshing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 16 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians (Aug 24)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 24 Worthless Physicians Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! … Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Aug 23)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 23 No Easy Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” (Job 9:1 The Message) “God’s wisdom is so … Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 22 Under His Wings Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8 | Job 4:1-7:21 | 1 Cor. 14:18-40 | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (Psalm 91:4 ESV) I was struck by the … Continue reading →

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Hard Times (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Aug 21 Hard Times Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 90:11-17
 | Job 1:1 – 3:26 | 1 Corinthians 14:1-17 | Proverbs 21:25-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: 
Job 1-3 Bad things do happen to good people. Job is a perfect case in point. … Continue reading →

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If (Aug 20)

Posted on August 20, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 20 If. . . Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 90:1-10 | Esther 8:1-10:3 | 1 Cor. 12:27-13:13 | Prov. 21:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place (Aug 19)

Posted on August 20, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 19 Finding Your Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:46-52 | Esther 4:1 – 7:10 | 1 Cor. 12:1-26 | Proverbs 21:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; [5] and … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

Posted on August 14, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

Posted on August 13, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 13 Building Up or Tearing Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60 “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go … Continue reading →

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