Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The “Why?” question must turn into the “How?” question. Even the difficult place you are in right now is an opportunity for God to work on your behalf. This is an opportunity for you to trust Him. Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. He further shows that the disciple, who is a “son” by rights and relationship, is able to find freedom from sin. Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on May 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The battle is the LORD’s! No problem is too big for him (or too small for him to notice). Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

Posted on May 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading →

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Come On Now, Let’s Go!

Posted on May 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you a risk taker? God often calls his people to move beyond their comfort zones to a place of risky faith. Continue reading →

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He Remains Faithful

Posted on May 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God proves faithful to his people over and over again. They may be unfaithful but he is always faithful. Why? Samuel tells us: “For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.” Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do not carry our burdens alone. We have a God and Savior who is there to help us bear our burdens daily. We have someone to turn to each and every day. Continue reading →