Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As Christians, we are called to a life of holiness. But what does that mean? Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The life of faith is a marathon requiring great determination and endurance. The race is filled with difficulties. The heroes of faith at the end of chapter 11 sacrificed much for their faith–sometimes everything. Continue reading →

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Faith that Passes the Test

Posted on November 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your faith will be tested. For Abraham it was a test of “willingness.” Would he be willing to sacrifice his only son even though it made no earthly sense and seemed to contradict everything he knew about God and his promise? Continue reading →

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Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Faith is the foundation for all of our life as Christians. But it isn’t always easy. Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouraging words. Often those words of encouragement are ones that we want to hear such as a word of hope when we are going through a tough time; a word of affirmation when we are discouraged. Yet, encouragement doesn’t always mean flowery words of praise for another. Sometimes encouragement requires a spur–a painful poke in our backside that spurs us on to action. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a haunting verse. I was looking for an intercessor, a prayer warrior, someone to stand in the gap, but I found none. Continue reading →

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Once for All

Posted on November 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access

Posted on November 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus provides a way for all believers to enter into the Most Holy Place. Furthermore, we are able to come to this place of intimacy with God without fear. We may come with confidence. Continue reading →

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Panting

Posted on November 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The psalmist describes an intense longing for God’s word and his commands. He describes it like this: “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.” Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we come to God in Jesus name, we join him in his work of intercession. What an incredible truth. You may feel alone in your prayers and intercession for those you love, but you are not alone. Jesus is there praying with you. You may feel alone as you pray, frustrated by the trials and temptations, wondering if you will overcome, but you are not alone. Jesus is there praying for you. Continue reading →

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