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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.

Stealing Freedom (Daily Devotional for Sept 15)

Posted on September 15, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 104:19-30 | Isaiah 19:1-21:17 | Galatians 2:1-16 | Proverbs 23:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 2:1-16 This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus … Continue reading →

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Good News (Daily Devotional for Sept 14)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Good News   Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 104:10-18 | Isaiah 15:1-18:7 | Galatians 1:1-24 | Proverbs 23:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 1 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are … Continue reading →

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Passing the Test (Daily Devotional for Sept 13)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Passing the Test Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 104:1-9 | Isaiah 12:1-14:32 | 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 | Proverbs 23:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 13 “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture (Devotional for Sept 12)

Posted on September 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Big Picture Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:20-22 | Isaiah 10:1-11:16 | 2 Corinthians 2:11-21 | Proverbs 23:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear … Continue reading →

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He Will Reign (Daily Devotional for Sept 11)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:6-19 | Isaiah 8:1-9:21 | 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 | Proverbs 23:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9 & Psalm 103 Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Love (Sept 10 Daily Devotional)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings (to read through the Bible in a year): Psalm 103:1-5  | Isaiah 6:1-7:25 | 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 | Proverbs 23:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 6 & Psalm 103 Understanding both God’s holiness and his loving goodness brings … Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness (Daily Devotional for Sept 9)

Posted on September 9, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 102:18-28  | Isaiah 3:1-5:30  | 2 Corinthians 11:1-15  | Proverbs 22:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 11 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” 2 Cor. 11:30 Most of … Continue reading →

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Demolishing Strongholds (Daily Devotional for Sept 8)

Posted on September 8, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings (to read through the Bible in one year): Psalms 102:12-17 | Isaiah 1:1-2:22 | 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 | Proverbs 22:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the … Continue reading →

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Tired of Waiting (Devotional for Sept 7)

Posted on September 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 102:1-11 | Song 5:1-8:14 | 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 | Proverbs 22:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 102:1-11 Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, … Continue reading →

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O Be Careful Little Eyes (Daily Devotional for Sept 6)

Posted on September 6, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 101:1-8  | Song 1:1-4:16  | 2 Cor. 8:16-24 | Proverbs 22:22-23 Psalm 101:3: I will set before my eyes no vile (wicked, vain, evil, worthless) thing. Images are powerful. One ancient tradition says that a picture … Continue reading →

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