Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

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.

Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 22 Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-5 | Ezekiel 44:1-45:12 | 1 Pet 1:1-12 | Proverbs 28:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12 “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection … Continue reading →

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A Healing Community

Posted on November 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 21 A Healing Community Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | Ezekiel 42:1-43:27 | James 5:1-20 | Proverbs 28:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 5:1-20 “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing … Continue reading →

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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise

Posted on November 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 20 Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:1-3 | Ezekiel 40:28-41:26 | James 4:1-17 | Proverbs 28:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:1-17 “Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live … Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on November 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 19 Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 | James 2:18-3:18 | Proverbs 28:2 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 2:18-3:18 “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror

Posted on November 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 18 Mirror, Mirror Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:6-8 | Ezekiel 37:1-38:23 | James 1:19-2:17 | Proverbs 28:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:19-2:17 “But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on November 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 17 Wisdom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 124:1-5 | Ezekiel 35:1-36:38 | James 1:1-18 | Proverbs 27:23-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, … Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us

Posted on November 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 16 Through Us and In Us Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 123:1-4 | Ezekiel 33:1-34:31 | Hebrews 13:1-25 | Proverbs 27:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 13:1-25 Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV) May the God of peace, who through the blood of the … Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 15 Practical Holiness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:1-9 | Ezekiel 31:1 – 32:32 | Hebrews 12:14-29 | Proverbs 27:18-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:14-29 “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without … Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 14 Keep Running Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 121:1-8 | Ezekiel 29:1 – 30:26 | Hebrews 11:32-12:13 | Proverbs 27:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:32-12:13 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Faith That Passes the Test

Posted on November 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 13 Faith That Passes the Test Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 120:1-7 | Ezekiel 27:1-28:26 | Hebrews 11:17-31 | Proverbs 27:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:17-31 “By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them … Continue reading →

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