Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Unity Brings Blessing

Posted on June 15, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for more of the blessing of God? Do you long for more of his presence and power? It flows when his people come together in unity, laying aside their personal prejudices and agendas to love each other deeply from the heart. That expression of love then overflows to a world that stands in need of the Father’s heart. Continue reading →

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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouragers: people who will believe in us, people who will stand by us, people who will stand up for us, people who will plead our case. Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope!

Posted on June 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One real encounter with Jesus can alter a person’s destiny. Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You never know what opportunities lay ahead when the Spirit leads you. Learn to know his voice through walking intimately with him. Take the time to be quiet and listen. Solitude and silence are two disciplines that are often neglected in our busy and noisy lives. Then led by the Spirit, expect the unexpected. Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3;1 Kings 8:1-66;Acts 7:51-8:13;Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercessors serve as watchmen. They often spend late nights and early morning hours waiting on God–watching for him to work. Alert to the dangers; alert to the enemies movements, the watchman is focused especially on the coming dawn when God’s light breaks forth—the long awaited answers that result from watching and waiting. Continue reading →

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What Does it Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The one with the eternal perspective knows that the troubles of this life are not worth being compared to the glory that is to be revealed in the next.   Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For?

Posted on June 8, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need God’s wisdom–everyday. How good to know that God is delighted to give the gift of wisdom to all who ask for it. You do not have to be a king or a religious leader, he gives it freely to all of us when we ask. Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Others looked at the disciples and were amazed that God took ordinary, unschooled men and used them to boldly proclaim the truth. They recognized that the secret to their transformation was that “they had been with Jesus.” Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. They also prayed for God’s spirit to be poured out on the church in power. They prayed for signs and wonders that would proclaim the power of Jesus to an unbelieving world. Note that they prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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