Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Humility

Posted on September 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Most impressively, we see his humility in his death–a death in its most humiliating form: death on a cross. In this act of humility he demonstrates love to the highest degree. Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray from Paul

Posted on September 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you ever pray the prayers of Paul? Let me encourage you to do that. Pray them for yourself, and everyone else on your prayer list. Pray them for your pastor and church. Almost every one of the epistles of Paul has at least one prayer. They are all gems. You can learn a lot about prayer through them. Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer

Posted on September 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is joy in God’s presence (fullness of joy) and so when we connect to him in prayer, we can expect a surge of joy. When we pray together, we can expect that joy to be multiplied and to overflow. Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Posted on September 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One good indicator of a life lived in the fullness of the Spirit is a joyful, singing heart. When the Holy Spirit is really in control, he fills you with joy and he fills your heart with singing. Life lived in the flesh doesn’t produce joyful songs, but life in the Spirit always does. Continue reading →

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I Have Not Forgotten You

Posted on September 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How could a young mother forget her newborn baby? How could she fail to have compassion? God says that he will remember us and have compassion on us even more surely than a young mother who cares for her newborn child. Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Support!

Posted on September 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In addition to using our gifts in ministry, we are also to do our part in ministering to each other—caring for each other. Each of us is a supporting ligament in the body. Each of us has a part to play. When someone is hurting, you are a supporting ligament—someone needs you. Continue reading →

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He is Doing a New Thing

Posted on September 24, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the wilderness you are tried and tested. You may feel alone and desperate. It may seem like you’ll be stuck in the wilderness forever. But God will not leave you there forever. When the time is right, he will make a way. Continue reading →

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He Holds Your Hand

Posted on September 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever your trial, know that your heavenly Father is holding on to your hand. He is there and won’t let you go. Don’t be afraid. He is there to help you. When his hand is clasping yours, any place is a safe place. As we walk together, he brings comfort and hope to any situation we may face. Continue reading →

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Soaring on Eagle’s Wings

Posted on September 22, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we wait in hope—seeking him expectantly—he renews our strength. God gives us the ability to walk when we grow tired—the ability to run when all our strength is gone. He even gives us the ability to soar against all the gusts of wind—the circumstances of life that seem to make it impossible to keep moving forward. Continue reading →

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Where to Turn

Posted on September 21, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 21 Where to Turn Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 105:37-45; Isaiah 37:1-38:22; Galatians 6:1-18; Proverbs 23:24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 37-38 “O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of … Continue reading →

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