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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.

June 14 The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 14 The Encourager Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | 1 Kings 12:20-13:34 | Acts 9:26-43 | Proverbs 17:6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:26-43 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid … Continue reading →

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Quotes (Topics beginning with F)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Failure “…I have more respect for the person who falls than the one who never tries. I get impatient with folks who stay on the ground and shoot down others who attempt to fly.” Tommy Barnett, Adventure Yourself, 164. “Never … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope (June 13)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 13 There’s Always Hope! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | 1 Kings 11:1-12:19 | Acts 9:1-25 | Proverbs 17:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:1-25 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm … Continue reading →

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Quotes (topics starting with E)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Education “The propagation of knowledge without moral excellence is hardly conducive to the common good; it simply produces better educated villains.” — Harold Brown, The Sensate Culture, 188 — “…the costliest and most complex teaching aids will be of little … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 12 Expect the Unexpected Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:1-5 | 1 Kings 9:1-10:29 | Acts 8:14-40 | Proverbs 17:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 8:14-40 “As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Go south down the … Continue reading →

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Quotes (starting with D)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Danger “On the whole, I do not find Christians, outside of the catacombs, sufficiently sensible of conditions. Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we so blithely invoke? Or, as I suspect does no one believe a … Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose (June 10)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | 1 Kings 8:1-66 | Acts 7:51-8:13 | Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all … Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood
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Quotes (Topics starting with C)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Calling “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” –Anonymous (advice given to Gil Bailie by a spiritual mentor) Quoted … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching (June 10)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | 1 Kings 7:1-51 | Acts 7:30-50 | Proverbs 16:31-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 130:5-8 I pray to God—my life a prayer—and wait for what he’ll say and do. My life’s on the line before … Continue reading →

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