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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.

Hear Me When I Call (June 29)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 29 Hear Me When I Call Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 141:1-10 | 2 Kings 15:1-16:20 | Acts 19:13-41 | Proverbs 18:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 141 I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading →

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Under Attack (June 27)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 27 Under Attack Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:8 | 2 Kings 10:32-12:21 | Acts 18:1-22 | Proverb 18:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 140 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their … Continue reading →

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Pray for our Prayer Retreats this summer

Posted on June 26, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Will you pray for two prayer retreats that I am going to be leading in July and August here in Southern California? For more information see http://www.joyinthehouseofprayer.org

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Search Me, O God (June 26)

Posted on June 26, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 26 Search Me, O God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-24 | 2 Kings 9:14-10:31 | Acts 17:1-34 | Proverbs 17:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:13-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious … Continue reading →

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Quotes (Topics beginning with “H”)

Posted on June 25, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Happy/Holy “I do not believe that it is the will of God that we should seek to be happy, but rather that we should seek to be holy and useful.” — A.W. Tozer, Man the Dwelling Place of God,104. — … Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight (June 25)

Posted on June 25, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 25 Singing at Midnight Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:1-12 | 2 Kings 8:1-9:13 | Acts 16:16-40 | Proverbs 17:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 16:16-40 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other … Continue reading →

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A. W. Tozer Quotes (Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Future)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

    Faith “In the Book of Acts faith was for each believer a beginning, not an end; it was a journey, not a bed in which to lie while waiting for the day of our Lord’s triumph. Believing was … Continue reading →

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Messy Growth (June 24)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 24 Messy Growth Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 138:1-8 | 2 Kings 6:1-7:20 | Acts 15:36-16:15 | Proverbs 17:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 15-16 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. (Acts 16:5 NIV) … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got A Better Idea (June 23)

Posted on June 23, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 23 I’ve Got a Better Idea Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-8 | 2 Kings 4:18-5:27 | Acts 15:1-35 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 4:18-5:27 Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times … Continue reading →

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