Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The ministry of encouragement is powerful, and it is one that we are all called to. Some may be especially gifted by God at it–someone like Barnabas in the New Testament–but we are all invited to join the ministry of encouragement: “Encourage one another daily.” Continue reading →

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Drifting

Posted on October 31, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Drifting is subtle and it is dangerous. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through and how we feel about it. We get it all “out on the table”.   Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jeremiah is sometimes called “the Weeping Prophet.” His Lamentations are a prime example. But Jeremiah had reason to weep. He had been given a ministry of calling Judah to repentance, and they refused to listen. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Good Works

Posted on October 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Believers should be “devoted to good works.” Paul makes that point repeatedly in these verses (2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).  In particular he points out that they should devote themselves to good works that would help out those in urgent need (3:14).  Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace also trains us to do what is right. “Grace teaches us . . . to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (12). Continue reading →

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Looking for Leaders

Posted on October 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Good leadership is crucial to any organization. Good, spiritual leadership is essential to a healthy church. Paul’s instruction to Titus is a reminder of this. He reminds him of the kinds of qualities to look for in choosing leaders. So what qualities are important in choosing leaders in the church? Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is an epidemic of itchy ears today. This should be no surprise, as Paul warned us that this would be the case. Those with itchy ears listen to only what they want to hear. Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the “So That”

Posted on October 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why did God give us the Bible? Why should we be diligent students of it? The phrase “so that” points us to the reason: “So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Continue reading →

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Replacing Fear with Boldness

Posted on October 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fear keeps many of us from accomplishing the great things God has for us. Continue reading →

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