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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.

Purer Than Gold (Daily Devotional for Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

(These devotional thoughts are intended to encourage you as you read through the Bible in a year. Each day I focus on one of the texts from the daily “read through the bible” schedule). Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | … Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Daily Devotional for Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of … Continue reading →

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Refreshing (Daily Devotional for Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Cor. 16 1 Cor. 16:17-18 (ESV)       I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians (Daily Devotional for Aug 24)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.” Job … Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Daily Devotional Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” 9:1, The Message “God’s wisdom is so deep, God’s power so immense, who could take him … Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Daily Devotional for Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8  | Job 4:1-7:21  | 1 Cor. 14:18-40  | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (91:4 ESV) I was struck by the contrast between Psalm 91, which looks with hopeful expectation … Continue reading →

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If. . . (Daily Devotional for Aug 20)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 90:1-10 | Esther 8:1-10:3  | 1 Cor. 12:27-13:13 | Prov. 21:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Cor. 13:1-3 (NIV)      If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place (Daily Devotional August 19)

Posted on August 19, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:46-52 | Esther 4:1 – 7:10 | 1 Cor. 12:1-26  | Proverbs 21:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 1 Cor. 12:4-7 (ESV) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;  [5] and there are varieties of … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes (Daily Devotional for Aug 18)

Posted on August 18, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:38-45  | Esther 1:1-3:15  | 1 Cor. 11:17-34 | Proverbs 21:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus:Esther 1-3  Esther 2:16-17 (NIV)  She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal residence in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate (Daily Devotional for Aug 17)

Posted on August 17, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:14-37 Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 1 Cor. 11:3-16 Proverbs 21:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 “The singers, directed by Jezrahiah, made the rafters ring.  That day they offered great sacrifices, an exuberant celebration because God had filled them … Continue reading →

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