Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Dearly Loved Children

Posted on December 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A great theologian was asked what he thought was the most profound thought he had ever had. He replied, “Jesus loves me, this I know for the Bible tells me so.” Continue reading →

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Worldliness

Posted on December 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John’s insistence that we should not love the world or anything in the world is easily misunderstood or misapplied. Continue reading →

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Real Fellowship

Posted on November 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fellowship is more than casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Fellowship is the deep connectedness we have with one another because of our common bond, our relationship with Christ. That isn’t to say that the casual conversation is unnecessary or unimportant, but true fellowship will always go deeper. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life? Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life isn’t always fair and it isn’t always easy. Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors

Posted on November 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They had hope because they had an eternal perspective. Looking only to their circumstances might bring only hopelessness, but looking to God and his eternal purposes they found joy and the hope that enabled them to press forward in faith. Continue reading →

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