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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.

Purer Than Gold (Aug 27)

August 27 Purer Than Gold Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | Job 23:1-27:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11 | Proverbs 22:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 23-27 “But he knows the way I take; When he has tested me, I will come … Continue reading

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Aug 26)

August 26 Comfort Received, Comfort Given Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading

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Refreshing (Aug 25)

August 25 Refreshing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 16 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

August 22 Under His Wings Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8 | Job 4:1-7:21 | 1 Cor. 14:18-40 | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (Psalm 91:4 ESV) I was struck by the … Continue reading

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Hard Times (Aug 21)

Aug 21 Hard Times Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 90:11-17
 | Job 1:1 – 3:26 | 1 Corinthians 14:1-17 | Proverbs 21:25-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: 
Job 1-3 Bad things do happen to good people. Job is a perfect case in point. … Continue reading

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If. . . (Aug 20)

August 20 If. . . Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 90:1-10 | Esther 8:1-10:3 | 1 Cor. 12:27-13:13 | Prov. 21:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not … Continue reading

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Finding Your Place (Aug 19)

  August 19 Finding Your Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:46-52 | Esther 4:1 – 7:10 | 1 Cor. 12:1-26 | Proverbs 21:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; [5] … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes (Aug 18)

August 18 Behind the Scenes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:38-45 | Esther 1:1-3:15 | 1 Cor. 11:17-34 | Proverbs 21:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Esther 1-3 She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal residence in the tenth month, the … Continue reading

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Time to Celebrate (Aug 17)

August 17 Time to Celebrate Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:14-37 | Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 | 1 Cor. 11:3-16 | Proverbs 21:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 “The singers, directed by Jezrahiah, made the rafters ring. That day they offered great sacrifices, … Continue reading

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I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (Aug 16)

August 16 I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:1-13 | Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 | 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2 | Proverbs 21:14-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 89:1-13 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my … Continue reading

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