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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.

Turn the Tables (Mar 3)

Posted on March 3, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 34:11-22 | Leviticus 27:14 – Num 1:54 | Mark 11:1-26 | Proverbs 10:23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 11:1-26 Mark 11:17: And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called … Continue reading →

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Servant of All (Mar 2)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 34:1-10 | Leviticus 25:47- 27:13 | Mark 10:32-52| Proverbs 10:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 10:32-52 Mark 10:43-45 (NIV) Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, [44] and whoever wants to be first … Continue reading →

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Growing Young (Mar 1)

Posted on March 1, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 33:12-22 | Leviticus 24:1-25:46 | Mark 10:13-31 | Proverbs 10:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 10:13-31 Mark 10:14-15 TNIV “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs … Continue reading →

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When Words Are Many (Feb 28)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 33:1-11 | Leviticus 22:17- 23:44 | Mark 9:30-10:12 | Proverbs 10:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 10:19 Proverbs 10:19 (NIV) When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Our … Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Feb 27)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 32:6-11 | Leviticus 20:22- 22:16 | Mark 9:1-29 | Proverbs 10:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 9 Mark 9:21-24 (NIV) Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. [22] … Continue reading →

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Too Much Information (Feb 26)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 32:1-5 | Leviticus 19:1 – 20:21 | Mark 8:11-38 | Proverbs 10:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Leviticus 19-20 “Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. [8] Keep my decrees and follow them. … Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness (Feb 25)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:19-24 | Leviticus 16:29 – 18:30 | Mark 7:24- 8:10 | Proverbs 10:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 31  How great is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in … Continue reading →

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Heart Problems (Feb 24)

Posted on February 24, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:9-18 | Leviticus 15:1-16:28 | Mark 7:1-23 | Proverbs 10:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain for their teachings are … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Dinner Plans (Feb 23)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:1-8 | Leviticus 14:1-57 | Mark 6:30-56 | Proverbs 10:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 6:30-56 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they … Continue reading →

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Sackcloth to Joy (Feb 22)

Posted on February 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 30:6-12 | Leviticus 13:1-59 | Mark 6:1-29 | Proverbs 10:10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 30:6-12 “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, [12] that my heart may sing … Continue reading →

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