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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.

All Things to All People (Aug 15)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

All Things to All People August 15, 2013 Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:8-18 | Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 | I Cor. 9:19-10:13 | Proverbs 21:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 1 Cor. 9:20-22 (NIV) [20] To the Jews I became like … Continue reading →

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Quotes on need, nothing, obedience, observation, opera, and opportunity

Posted on August 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

NEEDY “He is not strong who is not firm in need.” — Martin Luther — NOTHING “Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say.” — Will Durant — “God created the world out … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

Posted on August 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 13 Building Up or Tearing Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60 “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go … Continue reading →

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Will You Pray for Us?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
  This weekend I will be leading a prayer retreat. Would you pray for us? Pray for God to work in the lives of those who attend. Pray for protection from…

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 12 Bending God’s Ear Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah 3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (Psalm 86:1 The Message) “Teach me, your way O … Continue reading →

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A.W. Tozer on poverty, potential, prayer and the pursuit of God

Posted on August 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Poor in Spirit “The way to deeper knowledge of God is through the lonely valleys of soul poverty and abnegation of all things. The blessed ones who possess the Kingdom are they who have repudiated every external thing and have … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 10)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood
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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 11 Constructive Praying Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hopeless (Aug 10)

Posted on August 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 10 Hope for the Hopeless Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:8-13 | Ezra 10:1-44 | 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 | Proverbs 21:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 10 “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples … Continue reading →

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