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.

Don’t Forget the “So That”

Posted on October 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 24 Don’t Forget the “So That” Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:17-24 | Jeremiah 44:24-47:7 | 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17 | Proverbs 26:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and … Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 23 Purity Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:9-16 | Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | Proverbs 26:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Replacing Fear with Boldness

Posted on October 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 22 Replacing Fear with Boldness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:1-8 | Jeremiah 39:1- 41:18 | 2 Timothy 1:1-18 | Proverbs 26:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through … Continue reading →

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Money Matters

Posted on October 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 21 Money Matters Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:22-29 | Jeremiah 37:1-38:28 | 1 Timothy 6:1-21 | Proverbs 25:28 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and … Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 20 My Strength and My Song Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:5-21 | Jeremiah 35:1-36:32 | I Timothy 5:1-25 | Proverbs 25:25-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 118:5-21 “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” … Continue reading →

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Set an Example

Posted on October 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 19 Set an Example Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:1-4 | Jeremiah 33:1-34:22 | 1 Timothy 4:1-16 | Proverbs 25:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an … Continue reading →

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The Praise of All Peoples

Posted on October 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 18 The Praise of All Peoples Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 117:1-2 | Jeremiah 31:27-32:44 | 1Timothy 3:1-16 | Proverbs 25:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 117:1-2 “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him all you peoples. For great is … Continue reading →

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Devoted to Closeness

Posted on October 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 17 Devoted to Closeness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:15-19 | Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 | 1 Timothy 2:1-15 | Proverbs 25:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 “Who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” (Jeremiah 30:21b NIV). … Continue reading →

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How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness?

Posted on October 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 16 How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:7-14 | Jeremiah 28:1 – 29:32 | 1 Timothy 1:1-20 | Proverbs 25:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 116:7-14 “How can I repay the LORD … Continue reading →

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Prayer Priorities

Posted on October 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 15 Prayer Priorities Todays’ Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:1-6 | Jeremiah 26:1 – 27:22 | 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – 18 | Proverbs 25:16 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 “Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread … Continue reading →

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