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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.

Faith That Refuses to Give Up (Jan 23)

Posted on January 23, 2015 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, 2015 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, 2015 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, 2015 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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Straight Paths (Jan 10)

Posted on January 10, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 10 Straight Paths Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 7:1-9 | Genesis 23:1 – 24:51 | Matthew 8:1-17 | Proverbs 3:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:1-6 “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; Don’t try to figure out everything on … Continue reading →

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God Will Provide (Jan 9)

Posted on January 9, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 9 God Will Provide Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:4-10 | Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 | Matthew 7:15-29 | Proverbs 2:16-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 20:1 – 22:24 “So Abraham called the place The LORD Will Provide. And to this … Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust (Jan 8)

Posted on January 8, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 8 Worry or Trust? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:1-3 | Genesis 18:20-19:38 | Matthew 6:25-7:14 | Proverbs 2:6-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25 – 7:14 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ … Continue reading →

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Too Good to be True (Jan 7)

Posted on January 7, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 7 Too Good to be True Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 5:4-12 | Genesis 16:1 – 18:19 | Matthew 6:1 -24 | Proverbs 2:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 16:1 – 18:19 Then the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Expectation (January 6)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 6 Waiting in Expectation Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 5:1-3 | Gen 13:6 – 15:21 | Matt 5:27-48 | Proverbs 1:29 – 33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 5:1-3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah (Dec 31)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 31 Hallelujah! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 150:1-6 | Malachi 3:1-4:6 | Revelation 22:1-21 | Proverbs 31:25-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 150 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, [4] praise him … Continue reading →

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