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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.

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (Daily Devotional for Aug 16)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:1-13 | Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 | 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2 | Proverbs 21:14-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 89:1-13 Psalm 89:1-2 (NIV) I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all … Continue reading →

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All Things to All People (Daily Devotional for Aug 15)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:8-18 | Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 | I Cor. 9:19-10:13 | Proverbs 21:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 1 Cor. 9:20-22 (NIV)  [20] To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Joy (Devotional Thought for Aug 14)

Posted on August 14, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms  88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18  | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 Neh. 8:10 (NIV) “…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” “And all the people went their way to eat … Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down

Posted on August 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60  “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it … Continue reading →

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A.W. Tozer Quote of the Week

Posted on August 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the most popular pages on Pastor Jeff’s Neighborhood was the “Tozer Quote of the Week Page.”  Each week I shared a quote from the ever-quotable Tozer.  So in keeping with the tradition, here are a few quotes from … Continue reading →

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah  3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (The Message vs.1) “Teach me, your way O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who … Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not … Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 83:9-16 | Ezra 1:1 – 2:70 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 | Proverbs 20:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1 I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace! (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 82:1-8 | 2 Chronicles 33:14 – 34:33 | Romans 16:8-27 | Proverbs 20:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 33:1 – 34:33 “In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his … Continue reading →

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