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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.

Where Are the Other Nine? (Apr 15)

April 15 Where Are the Other Nine? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 55:1-8 | Josh 11:1-12:24 | Luke 17:11-37 | Proverbs 13:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 17:11-37 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in … Continue reading

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How Many Times? (Apr 14)

April 14 How Many Times? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 54:1-7 | Josh 9:3-10:43 | Luke 16:19-17:10 Proverbs 13:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 16:19-17:10 “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even … Continue reading

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Guard Your Lips (April 13)

April 13 Guard Your Lips Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 53:1-6 | Josh 7:16-9:2 | Luke 16:1-18 | Proverbs 13: 2 -3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 13:2-3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will … Continue reading

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When the Walls Come Tumbling Down (Apr 12)

April 12 The Walls Came Tumbling Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 52:1-9 | Josh 5:1-7:15 | Luke 14:1-32 | Proverbs 13:1 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the LORD … Continue reading

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Looking Forward: Looking Back (April 11)

April 11 Looking Forward; Looking Back Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:13-19 | Josh 3:1-4:24 | Luke 14:7-35 | Proverbs 12:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Joshua 3-4 And Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan.  … Continue reading

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Be Strong and Courageous (April 10)

April 10 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:1-12 | Deuteronomy 34:4- Josh 2:24 | Luke 13:22-14:6 | Proverbs 12:26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Joshua 1 Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of … Continue reading

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Resting Between His Shoulders (April 9)

April 9 Resting Between His Shoulders Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 50:7-23 | Deuteronomy 33:1-20 | Luke 13:1-21 | Proverbs 12:25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 33:1-20 “About Benjamin he said: ‘Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for … Continue reading

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Accountable (Apr 8)

April 8 Accountable Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 50:1-6 | Deuteronomy 32:28-52 | Luke 12:35-59 | Proverbs 12:24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 12:35-59 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of … Continue reading

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Where is Your Treasure (Apr 7)

Where is Your Treasure? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 49:14-20 | Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27 | Luke 12:8-34 | Proverbs 12:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 12:8-34 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. “Do not be … Continue reading

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Religious Games (Apr 6)

April 6 Religious Games Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 49:1-13 | Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20 | Luke 11:37-12:7 | Proverbs 12:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 11:37-12:7 Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and … Continue reading

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