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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.

Cast All Your Cares (Nov 26)

Posted on November 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | Daniel 2:24-3:30 | 1 Peter 4:7-5:14 | Prov 28:15-16 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he … Continue reading →

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Standing Strong (Nov 25)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | Dan 1:1-2:23 | 1 Peter 3:8-4:6 | Proverbs 28:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 1 “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. … Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering (Nov 24)

Posted on November 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | Ezekiel 47:1 – 48:35 | 1 Peter 2:11-3:17 | Proverbs 28:12-13  Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11 – 3:17 “But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a … Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors (Nov 23)

Posted on November 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 128:1-6 | Ezekiel 45:13-46:24 | 1 Pet 1:13-2:10 | Proverbs 28:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is … Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-5 | Ezekiel 44:1-45:12 | 1 Pet 1:1-12 | Proverbs 28:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12 “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” … Continue reading →

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A Healing Community

Posted on November 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | Ezekiel 42:1-43:27 | James 5:1-20 | Proverbs 28:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 5:1-20 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. [14] Is … Continue reading →

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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise (Nov 20)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:1-3 | Ezekiel 40:28-41:26 | James 4:1-17 | Proverbs 28:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:1-17 “Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.’” James 4:14 ESV I … Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires (Nov 19)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 | James 2:18-3:18 | Proverbs 28:2 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 2:18-3:18 “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought not to be so.” James 3:10 ESV The … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror

Posted on November 18, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | Ezekiel 37:1-38:23 | James 1:19-2:17 | Proverbs 28:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:19-2:17 “But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what … Continue reading →

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Wisdom (Nov 17)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:1-5 | Ezekiel 35:1-36:38 | James 1:1-18 | Proverbs 27:23-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:5 James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, … Continue reading →

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