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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.

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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Breakthrough!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Breakthrough Having discerned the burden God has placed on our hearts as a group, we “pray through.” We persevere until we come to a sense of release. In some cases, we…

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Prayer Retreat coming soon!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  Malou and I have been enjoying a personal prayer retreat near the site of our upcoming prayer retreats. It is so good to get away from the rush of the city and up into the mountains to pray and … Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply (June 22)

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26 | 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 | Acts 14:8-28 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Burden: “The B’s Of Praying Together in a Prayer Gathering”

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
This week we are focusing on the “B’s” of praying together with others in a prayer group. We’ve already considered, Be brief, be bold, be biblical and build on each other’s…

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Bumps Along the Road (June 21)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 21 Bumps Along the Road Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22 | 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 | Acts 13:42-14:7 | Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the … Continue reading →

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