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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.

The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 26 The Agony and the Ecstasy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:56-64 | 2 Chronicles 17:1 – 18:34 | Romans 9:22 – 10:13 | Proverbs 20:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 9:22-10:13 “Brothers my heart’s desire and prayer to God for … Continue reading →

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Time After Time (July 25)

Posted on July 25, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 25 Time After Time Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:32-55 | 2 Chronicles 14:1 – 16:14 | Romans 9:1-21 | Proverbs 20:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 78:32-55 They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel. … Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love (July 24)

Posted on July 24, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 24 Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:17-31 | 2 Chronicles 11:1 – 13:22 | Romans 8:22-39 | Proverbs 19:27-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 8:22-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? … Continue reading →

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Revival: Do We Really Want it? (July 23)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 23 Revival: Do we really want it? (Is the price too high?) Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:1-16 | 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 10:19 | Romans 8: 9-21 | Proverbs 19:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 10:19 If … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation (Jul 21)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 22 No Condemnation Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 77:16-20 | 2 Chronicles 6:12 – 7:10 | Romans 7:14 – 8:8 | Proverbs 19:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 7:14 – 8:8 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are … Continue reading →

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A. W. Tozer on hymnals, importance and intimacy with God

Posted on July 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Hymnal “After the Bible the next most valuable book for the Christian is a good hymnal. Let any young Christian spend a year prayerfully meditating on the hymns of Watts and Wesley alone and he will become a fine theologian. … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 21 Hide and Seek Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 77:1-15 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 6:11 | Romans 7:1-13 | Proverbs 19:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 77 “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to … Continue reading →

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Quotes (Life, Listening, Lost, Love, Lying)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life “Life is too important to take seriously.” –Corky Siegel– “How we spend our days is — of course — how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard — “It is more difficult to spend a day well than to … Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom (July 20)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 20 A Heart of Wisdom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 76:10-12 | 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17 | Romans 6:1-23 | Proverbs 19:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 1:1 – 3:17 “Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly for who … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (Jul 19)

Posted on July 19, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading →

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