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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.

A Solitary Place (Feb 16)

February 16 A Solitary Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 26:1-12 | Leviticus 1:1 – 3:17 | Mark 1:29-2:12 | Proverbs 9:13-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 1:29 – 2:12 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got … Continue reading

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Dwelling Place (Feb 15)

February 15 Dwelling Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:16-22 | Exodus 39:1 – 40:38 | Mark 1:1-28| Proverbs 9:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 39-40 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all … Continue reading

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Fearing God without Being Afraid (Feb 14)

February 14 Fearing God Without Being Afraid Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:8-15 | Exodus 37:1 – 38:31 | Matthew 28:1-20 | Proverbs 9:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 9:9-10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge … Continue reading

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A Risk of Faith (Jan 13)

January 13 A Risk of Faith Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 9:1-6 | Genesis 28:1 – 29:35 | Matthew 9:18-38 | Proverbs 3:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 9:18-38 “If I can just put a finger on his robe, I’ll get well.” … Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus (Jan 12)

January 12 Bring Them to Jesus Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 8:1-9 | Genesis 26:17-27:46 | Matthew 9:1-17 | Proverbs 3:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 9:1-17 “They were hardly out of the boat when some men carried a paraplegic on a … Continue reading

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Calming the Storm (Jan 11)

January 11 Calming the Storm Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 7:10-17 | Genesis 24:52 – 26:16 | Matthew 8:18-34 | Proverbs 3:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 8:18-34 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got … Continue reading

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Straight Paths (Jan 10)

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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Falling to Pieces (Feb 9)

February 9 Falling to Pieces Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:19-31 | Exodus 29:1-30:10 | Matthew 26:14-45 | Proverbs 8:14-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 26:14-45 “Before the night’s over, you’re going to fall to pieces because of what happens to me.” … Continue reading

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To the Least (Feb 8)

February 8 To The Least Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:1-18 | Exodus 28:1-43 | Matthew 25:31-26:13 | Proverbs 8:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:31-26:13 “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers … Continue reading

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Wise or Foolish (Feb 7)

February 7 Wise or Foolish Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 21:8-13 | Exodus 26:1-27:21 | Matthew 25:1-30 | Proverbs 8:1-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:1-30 “The master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few … Continue reading

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