Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing reveals the state of our heart like our attitude toward possessions. As Jesus put it: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Continue reading →

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Religious Games

Posted on April 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When it comes to religion, there are some who play the game better than others. Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words come easily: When we’re tired; when we’re stressed; when we are caught off guard by the comments of another. As easy as they are to say, they are very difficult to take back. Continue reading →

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One Thing is Necessary

Posted on April 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Only one thing is necessary, according to Jesus. What is that one thing? It is time spent in the presence of Jesus. It is enjoying fellowship with him through time in his word and in prayer. There is plenty of time for the other stuff—first things first. Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on April 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But what does it mean to “love your neighbor?” Or as Luke’s gospel asks: “Who is my neighbor? Continue reading →

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Become an Answer to Your Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to follow him and to join him in his mission to go and proclaim the kingdom of God. What is your response? Continue reading →

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos

Posted on April 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m always struck by how noisy this psalm is: Mountains quaking and falling into the middle of the sea, water roaring, nations in uproar, kingdoms falling, the earth melting, desolations, wars. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Posted on March 31, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus asks what is perhaps the most important question that can be asked, “Who do you say I am?” Continue reading →

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Interrupted

Posted on March 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Where others may have found an interruption, Jesus found the faith of a dearly loved child of God: “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Continue reading →

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Passing it on to the Next Generation

Posted on March 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It was not your children who saw these things…it was you…so pass it on! Continue reading →

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