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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.

Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:6-13 | Jeremiah 2:31-4:18 | Colossians 1:1-20 | Proverbs 24:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 1 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Peace (Daily Devotional for Oct 3)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:1-5 | Jeremiah 1:1-2:30 | Philippians 4:1-23 | Proverbs 24:17-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 4 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ (Daily Devotional for Oct 2)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:33-43 | Isaiah 66:1-24 | Philippians 3:4-21 | Proverbs 24:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 3 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like … Continue reading →

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Watchmen (Daily Devotional for Oct 1)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:23-32 | Isaiah 62:6-65:25 | Philippians 2:19-3:4 | Proverbs 24:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 62-65 I’ve posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. Day and night they keep at it, praying, calling out, reminding God to remember. … Continue reading →

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Humility (Daily Devotional for Sept 30)

Posted on September 30, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 107:17-22 | Isaiah 60:1-62:5 | Philippians 1:27-2:18 | Proverbs 24:11-12 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be … Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray from Paul

Posted on September 29, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 107:10-16 | Isaiah 57:14-59:21 | Philippians 1:1-26 | Proverbs 24:9-10 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, [10] so that you may be able … Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer (Daily Devotional for Sept 28)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 107:1-9 | Isaiah 54:1-57:13 | Ephesians 6:1-24 | Proverbs 24:8 “These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer.” Isaiah 56:7 Prayer should be a joyful experience. Whether … Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Daily Devotional for Sept 27)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 106:40-48 | Isaiah 51:1-53:12 | Ephesians 5:1-33 | Proverbs 24:7 “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord” … Continue reading →

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I Have Not Forgotten You (Daily Devotional for Sept 26)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 106:32-39 | Isaiah 48:12-50:11 | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Proverbs 24:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 49 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me” (Isaiah 49:14 ESV) Have you ever wondered if … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Support! (Daily Devotional for Sept 25)

Posted on September 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 106:24-31 | Isaiah 45:11-48:11 | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Proverbs 24:3-4 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. … Continue reading →

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