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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.

Tozer on God and Grace

Posted on June 30, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

     God “We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God.” That Incredible Christian, 46. “It is impossible to keep our moral practices sound and our inward attitudes right while our idea of God is erroneous or inadequate.” The … Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon (June 30)

Posted on June 30, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 30 Reckless Abandon Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 142:1-7 | 2 Kings 17:1-18:12 | Acts 20:1-38 | Proverbs 18:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 20 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen … Continue reading →

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A Guide for Praying for Your Pastor

Posted on June 29, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Have you prayed for your pastor today? Some years ago I developed a weekly guide for praying for your pastor that I gave out to my congregation. Feel free to use…

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Keeping the “joy” in your prayer gathering

Posted on June 29, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
  Did you catch this series of articles? I’ve had opportunity to lead hundreds and hundreds of prayer gatherings over the years, I’ve developed a few principles for keeping your prayer…

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Quotes (Topics beginning with I)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ideas “When ideas fail, words come in very handy.” –Goethe– Idolatry “It’s easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately adored. But when you have Jesus in the center of a room, everything else only junks up the decor.” … Continue reading →

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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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