Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Rest

Posted on April 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus too, calls us to give up our striving and find rest in our relationship with him. Continue reading →

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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like the people of Israel, people in churches today, sometimes place personal convenience ahead of God’s purpose. They begin to think that the church is only for “people like us.” When churches cease to care about reaching out to new people–when they forget about God’s heart for all nations–the church loses focus and purpose. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus prioritized people—especially those that good society rejected—those that weren’t really welcome in the place of worship; those that might bring dishonor to table-fellowship. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your persistent prayers will one day be rewarded. As your faith is refined through the testing, you will grow and mature. That is often a big part of the answer (and the reason for the wait). But know that the answer is coming. Don’t give up on your praying. Never stop expecting. Your heavenly father is just and loving—and he is listening. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiveness is powerful, and as we learn to release forgiveness to those who have sinned against us, we release ourselves from negative attitudes and patterns of behavior that keep us trapped. Forgive and find freedom. Continue reading →

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Posted on April 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

a wall is not an obstacle to God. They fall freely at his command. For us, they are opportunities to press ahead in faith and obedience and in patient expectation for the intervention of God. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward; Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t forget to remember the ways God has been at work in your life. Don’t forget to pass those stories on to the next generation. Allow those stories to be an encouragement to you on your journey as God asks you to take other steps of faith along the way. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders

Posted on April 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Resting between his shoulders, we are safe, secure and deeply loved. What a beautiful picture of the kind of love our Heavenly Father has for each of us. Continue reading →

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Accountable

Posted on April 8, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Make the most of this life. Make the most of the gifts God gives. Be a wise and faithful steward of what God gives you. There are blessings that await those who prove themselves to be wise and faithful in this life. Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on April 7, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worry and anxiety are common to us all. Some wonder where the next meal will come from. Others fear that they won’t have enough money to pay the rent. Worry seems the natural reaction. Yet, Jesus tells us not to be anxious but to trust God—doesn’t he care for the birds and the flowers? Doesn’t he care about you? Continue reading →

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