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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.

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)

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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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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood
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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, … Continue reading →

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 7 The Eye of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 | Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 | 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 | Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over … Continue reading →

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Quotes on Ministry, missions, modesty, money, motivation and music

Posted on August 6, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

MINISTRY “God made us and God is able to empower us to do whatever he calls us to do. Denying that we can accomplish God’s work is not humility; it is the worst kind of pride.” –Warren Wiersbe– MISSIONS “For … Continue reading →

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