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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.

Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience: “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those who seek the LORD humbly are a source of great delight. Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christmas can be a lonely time. Even in the midst of the crowds, it is common to feel lonely this time of year. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 16 O Little Town of Bethlehem  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 141:1-10 | Micah 5:1-7:20 | Rev.7:1-17 | Proverbs 30:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Micah 5-7 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of … Continue reading →

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The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 15 The Worthy Lamb  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | Micah 1:1-4:13 | Revelation 6:1-17 | Proverbs 30:1-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 6:1-17 “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one … Continue reading →

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Running from God

Posted on December 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 14 Running from God  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | Jonah 1:1-4:11 | Rev. 5:1-14 | Proverbs 29:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jonah 1-4 But  Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. [2] He prayed to the Lord, “O Lord, … Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 13 Holy! Worthy!  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:19-24 | Obadiah 1-21 | Rev. 4:1-11 | Proverbs 29:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 4 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” (Revelation … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on December 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 12 Lukewarm  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-18 | Amos 7:1-9:15 | Rev. 3:7-22 | Proverbs 29:23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 3 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 11 Where Can I Go?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:7-12 | Amos 4:1-6:14 | Revelation 2:18-3:6 | Proverbs 29:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 … Continue reading →

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