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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.

Cleaning Up the Mess (July 16)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Cleaning up the Mess Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 22:1 – 23:32 | Romans 3:9-31| Proverbs 19:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 3:9 – 31 Romans 3:10,11,16,17 (NIV) “There is no one righteous, not even one;          [11] there is no one who understands, … Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

Posted on July 15, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 |Romans 2:25 – 3:8 |Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh … Continue reading →

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An Honest Heart (July 14)

Posted on July 14, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:1-14 | I Chronicles 16:37 – 18:17 | Romans 2:1-24 | Proverbs 19:8-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 2: 1-24 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because … Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free (July 13)

Posted on July 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 150:1-6 | I Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 |Romans 1:18-32 | Proverbs 19:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 (esp.15: 25-29) What a contrast! David dancing before the Lord; Michal despising and trying to take his joy.David’s … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart of Praise! (July 12)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 149:1-9 | 1 Chronicles 12:19- 14:17 | Romans 1:1-17 | Proverbs 19:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 149:1-9 Hallelujah!  It’s one of those words you can’t help but shout or sing out really loud! You just can’t mumble Hallelujah. (O.K., now everyone in … Continue reading →

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Courageous To Do Exploits

Posted on July 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 148:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 11:1 – 12:18 | Acts 28:1-31 | Proverbs 19:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18 David’s mighty men: Courageous, loyal, and strong.  They followed David’s leadership and did “great exploits”.  Any leader longs to have men (and women) … Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Posted on July 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 1 Chronicles 9:1- 10:14 Acts 27: 21-44 Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart (July 7 Devotional)

Posted on July 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:14-21 | 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17  | Acts 25:1-27  | Proverbs 18:19 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 145:14-21 What is prayer? O. Hallesby looked to Rev. 3:20 and said:  “To pray is to let Jesus come into our hearts…All he needs … Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works (July 5)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:1-7 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17 | Acts 23:11-35 | Proverbs 18:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 145:1-7 “On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works I will meditate.” Psalm 145:5 (ESV)   It’s easy in the busyness of our … Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:1-8 | 2 Kings 22:3-23:30 | Acts 21:37-22:16 | Proverbs 18:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 23 Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did—with … Continue reading →

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