Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

The Accuser

Posted on December 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He’s a liar, a thief, a deceiver. He’s the accuser of our brothers and sisters in Christ. An enemy to God and all his ways, Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Haggai calls the people to return to their God-given mission. Continue reading →

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Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children know how to enjoy the moment. Imagine a beautiful sunny day. You stretch out your arms and spin around and around, laughing and singing–utter delight. Do you remember the delight of just spinning around and finding delight in the moment? Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christmas can be a lonely time. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yes, there will be peace on earth, good will toward men upon whom his favor rests. It will all be fulfilled just as it was told by the prophets. Continue reading →

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The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But who is worthy to open the scroll? Continue reading →

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Running from God

Posted on December 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever run from God or from a mission to which he has called you? Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” Continue reading →

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Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They had lost their first love. It’s easy to do. We do the right things, but it becomes more of a ritual rather than a relationship. We go through the motions, but have lost the intensity of feeling and devotion we had at first. Continue reading →

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