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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.

Never Ending Encouragement (Daily Devotional for Oct 14)

Posted on October 14, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 115:14-18m| Jeremiah 23:21-25:38 | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 | Proverbs 25:15 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 2 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal … Continue reading →

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Beyond Good Intentions (Daily Devotional for Oct 13)

Posted on October 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalm 115:9-13 | Jeremiah 22:1-23:20 | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 | Proverbs 25:11-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 1 “We constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his … Continue reading →

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Always (Daily Devotional for Oct 12)

Posted on October 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 115:1-8 | Jeremiah 19:1-21:14 | 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28 | Proverbs 25:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thess. 5 Be joyful always; [17] pray continually; [18] give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you … Continue reading →

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Clay in the Hands of the Potter (Daily Devotional for Oct 11)

Posted on October 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 114:1-8 | Jeremiah 16:16-18:23 | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3 | Proverbs 25:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 16-18 “So I went down to the potter’s house; and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he … Continue reading →

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What a Blessing! (Daily Devotional for Oct 10)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 113:1-9 | Jeremiah 14:11—16:15 | 1 Thessalonians 2:10-3:13 | Proverbs 25:1-5 “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen … Continue reading →

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Real Faith Means Hard Work (Daily Devotional for Oct 9)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 112:1-10 | Jeremiah 12:1-14:10 | 1 Thess 1:1-2:9 | Proverbs 24:30-34 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 2:9 “We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by … Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in A Melon Patch (Daily Devotional for Oct 8)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 111:1-10 | Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 | Colossians 3:18-4:18 | Proverbs 24:28-29 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do … Continue reading →

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A New Wardrobe (Daily Devotional for Oct 7)

Posted on October 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 110: 1-7 | Jeremiah 8:8 – 9:26 | Colossians 3:1-17 | Proverbs 24:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 3:1-17 Colossians 3:12 “Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself…” Sometimes the old clothes just … Continue reading →

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Let Them See Your Hand (Daily Devotional for Oct 6)

Posted on October 6, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 109:16-31 | Jeremiah 6:15- 8:7 | Colossians 2:8-23 | Proverbs 24:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 109:16-31 Psalm 109:21-22 (NIV) But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness … Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ (Daily Devotional for Oct 5)

Posted on October 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 109:1-15 | Jeremiah 4:19-6:16 | Colossians 1:21-2:7 | Proverbs 24:23-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Col 1-2 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in … Continue reading →

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