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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.

Come, Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus never makes mistakes. He knows your potential. He will be with you each step of the way as you reach out to others with the good news of the gospel. Don’t be afraid. Get out of your boat and follow him. Continue reading →

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He Walked with God

Posted on January 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” It makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet, when Satan creeps in with suggestions that God is withholding something good from us, our thinking is affected and our mind is taken captive by warped thought patterns. We often become blinded to the truth. This was the path of Adam and Eve and it is a path that we all know too well.  Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Each day I invite you to read the Bible with me and include scriptures that will take you through the Bible in one year. We read from Psalms, Proverbs, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. The devotional each day is based on one of those four sections of Scripture. Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 31, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you thirsty? Do you hear his call? Then open your heart to Him, and experience the free gift of the water of life: Life that is eternal, Life lived to the full. Open your heart to the one who comes “with healing in his wings.” Hallelujah! Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on December 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He will wipe every tear from our eyes. We will be with God. He will be with us. We will be his people. Continue reading →

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All Creatures

Posted on December 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is good and right for us to praise the name of the Lord. “His name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” God reigns. Let the earth be glad. Let’s join the angels and worship God our King! Continue reading →

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King of Kings

Posted on December 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Since the fall of man in the garden, all of creation has been waiting in anxious anticipation of this day. The suffering and pain brought on by sin is not forgotten by God. It will be vindicated as Jesus comes in his glory. Those who have endured persecution look to this day of victory. Indeed, all of creation waits for his coming: the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on December 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Earthly leaders do often fail us. Yet God is with us to lead us and guide us (Psalm 23), and he has given us the good shepherd in Jesus to love and care for us. Follow his lead. Continue reading →

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Rejoice Greatly!

Posted on December 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah, gentle and riding on a donkey. Years before it comes to pass, Zechariah envisioned the gentle King and rejoiced. Indeed, the celebration of Christ’s coming to earth is a reason for all of us to rejoice. So rejoice, O daughter of Zion! As another great Christmas hymn says so well: “Joy to the world the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing!” Continue reading →

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