Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you know the agony and ecstasy of being an intercessor? Paul did. He clearly understood that intercession was at the heart of the work God had called him to. Yes, it was often a struggle to “pray through” as he stood in the gap for those he ministered to. He knew the agony of intercession—but he also knew its joys. Continue reading →

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Time after Time

Posted on July 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How quickly we forget. The children of Israel had plenty of opportunities to learn. Time after time, they saw the faithfulness of God – his miraculous intervention. Time after time, they drifted from wholehearted devotion and proved rebellious and unfaithful. Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us from His Love

Posted on July 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing can separate you from Christ’s love! Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Continue reading →

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Revival

Posted on July 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Continue reading →

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No Condemnation

Posted on July 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“No Condemnation” (8:1), Yet many of us carry around a load of shame, guilt and condemnation. The good news is this: There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist, like many of us, has forgotten the joy of “hide and seek.” Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If you were given an opportunity to receive one thing from God, what would you ask for? Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating disease. A disease of the heart—a heart attack indeed. It eats away at the heart and causes it to wither. In its final stages it combines with hopelessness and fear to completely debilitate the victim. It makes them unable to accomplish any task. They are tempted to give up. It is contagious—highly contagious.  What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. Continue reading →

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A Hope that will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How could Abraham have hope, when his situation seemed hopeless? What was his secret? Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If you are looking for an example of faith, real faith, it’s hard to ignore Abraham. Clearly, he trusted God. Continue reading →

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