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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.

Truly Blessed (Mar 14)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 14 Truly Blessed Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 39:1-6 | Numbers 21:1 – 22:20 | Luke 1:26-56 | Proverbs 11:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 1:26-6 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” … Continue reading →

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Lessons of Faith (Mar 13)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 13 Lessons of Faith Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 38:13-22| Numbers 19:1 – 20:29| Luke 1:1-25| Proverbs 11:8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 1:1-25 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and … Continue reading →

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He Has Risen (Mar 12)

Posted on March 12, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 12 He Has Risen!
 Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 38:1-12| Numbers 16:41- 18:32| Mark 16:1-20| Proverbs 11:7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 16 

”Don’t be alarmed,” he said, “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? (Mar 10)

Posted on March 10, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 10 So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:21-29|Numbers 14:1 – 15:16| Mark 14:53-72| Proverbs 11:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 14:1 – 15:16 “All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole … Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land (Mar 9)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 9 Giants in the Land Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:12-20 | Numbers 11:24 – 13:33 | Mark 14:22-52 | Proverbs 11:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 11:24-13:33 “‘We should take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it’. … Continue reading →

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“Waiting in Delight” Mar 8

Posted on March 8, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 8 Waiting in Delight Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:1-11 | Numbers 10:1-11:23 | Mark 14:1-21 | Proverbs 10:31-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 37:1-11 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit … Continue reading →

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Contrast (Mar 7)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 7 Contrast Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 36:1-12 | Numbers 8:1 – 9:23 | Mark 13:14-37 | Proverbs 10:29-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 36 “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like … Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD (Mar 6)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 6 The Voice of the LORD Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:19-28| Numbers 6:1-7:89 | Mark 12:38-13:13 | Proverbs 10:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 6:1 – 7:89 In the midst of all the lists in Numbers it is easy to … Continue reading →

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid? (Mar 5)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 5 Amazed, Delighted or Afraid? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:11-18 | Numbers 4:1-5:31 | Mark 12:18-37 | Proverbs 10:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 12:18-37 “And they were amazed at him.” (Matthew 12:17 NIV)”And from then on no one dared … Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves (Mar 4)

Posted on March 4, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 4 God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:1-10 | Numbers 2:1 – 3:51 | Mark 11:27 – 12:17 | Proverbs 10:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 35:1-10 “But let me run loose and free, celebrating … Continue reading →

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