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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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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