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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.

Who Am I? (Jan 26)

January 26 Who Am I? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 17:1-5 | Exodus 2:11-3:22 | Matthew 17:10-27 | Proverbs 5:7-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 2-3 But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring … Continue reading

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God’s Purposes (Jan 25)

January 25 God’s Purposes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 16:7-11 | Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10 | Matthew 16:13-17:9 | Proverbs 5:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 50 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what … Continue reading

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

January 24 The Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 16:1-6 | Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 | Matthew 15:29-16:12 | Proverbs 4:20-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 “Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh…” (Genesis 47:8, 10 NIV) “Bring them to me so … Continue reading

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Faith That Refuses to Give Up (Jan 23)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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