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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.

God is the Strength of My Heart (Jul 15)

Posted on July 15, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading →

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The Honest Heart (July 14)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 14 An Honest Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:1-14 | I Chronicles 16:37 – 18:17 | Romans 2:1-2 | Proverbs 19:8-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 2: 1-24 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart (July 7)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 7 Open Your Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:14-21 | 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17 | Acts 25:1-27 | Proverbs 18:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 145:14-21 What is prayer? O. Hallesby looked to Rev. 3:20 and said: “To pray is to … Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God (June 26)

Posted on June 26, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 26 Search Me, O God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-24 | 2 Kings 9:14-10:31 | Acts 17:1-34 | Proverbs 17:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:13-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious … Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight (June 25)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 25 Singing at Midnight Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:1-12 | 2 Kings 8:1-9:13 | Acts 16:16-40 | Proverbs 17:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 16:16-40 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other … Continue reading →

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Messy Growth (June 24)

Posted on June 24, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 24 Messy Growth Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 138:1-8 | 2 Kings 6:1-7:20 | Acts 15:36-16:15 | Proverbs 17:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 15-16 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. (Acts 16:5 NIV) … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea (June 23)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 23 I’ve Got a Better Idea Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-8 | 2 Kings 4:18-5:27 | Acts 15:1-35 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 4:18-5:27 Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times … Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply (June 22)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26 | 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 | Acts 14:8-28 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road (June 21)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 21 Bumps in the Road Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22 | 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 | Acts 13:42-14:7 | Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the … Continue reading →

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Inquire of the Lord (June 20)

Posted on June 20, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 20 Inquire of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | 1 Kings 22:1-53 | Acts 13:16-41 | Proverbs 17:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 22 “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to … Continue reading →

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