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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.

Everything We Need (Nov 27)

Posted on November 27, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 27 Everything We Need Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | Daniel 4:1-37 | 2 Peter 1:1-21 | Proverbs 28:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 1:2-8 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of … Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares (Nov 26)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 26 Cast All Your Cares Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | Daniel 2:24-3:30 | 1 Peter 4:7-5:14 | Proverbs 28:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: I Peter 4:7-5:14 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up … Continue reading →

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Standing Strong (Nov 25)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 25 Standing Strong Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | Dan 1:1-2:23 | 1 Peter 3:8-4:6 | Proverbs 28:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 1 “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the … Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering (Nov 24)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 24 Unjust Suffering Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | Ezekiel 47:1 – 48:35 | 1 Peter 2:11-3:17 | Proverbs 28:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11 – 3:17 “But if when you do good and suffer for it you … Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors (Nov 23)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 23 The Good Scissors Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 128:1-6 | Ezekiel 45:13-46:24 | 1 Pet 1:13-2:10 | Proverbs 28:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all … Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy (Nov 22)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 22 Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-5 | Ezekiel 44:1-45:12 | 1 Pet 1:1-12 | Proverbs 28:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12 “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection … Continue reading →

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A Healing Community (Nov 21)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 21 A Healing Community Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | Ezekiel 42:1-43:27 | James 5:1-20 | Proverbs 28:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 5:1-20 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing … Continue reading →

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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise (Nov 20)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 20 Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:1-3 | Ezekiel 40:28-41:26 | James 4:1-17 | Proverbs 28:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:1-17 “Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live … Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires (Nov 19)

Posted on November 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 19 Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 | James 2:18-3:18 | Proverbs 28:2 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 2:18-3:18 “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror (Nov 18)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 18 Mirror, Mirror Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | Ezekiel 37:1-38:23 | James 1:19-2:17 | Proverbs 28:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:19-2:17 “But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do … Continue reading →

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