Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

He is Doing a New Thing

Posted on September 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your situation is never hopeless with God. He is the God of new things.When there seems to be no hope, he opens a new opportunity. Continue reading →

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He Holds Your Hand

Posted on September 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are times when we really need the comfort and reassurance of our Father’s hand holding on to ours. Continue reading →

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Soaring on Eagle’s Wings

Posted on September 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 22 Soaring on Eagle’s Wings Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 106:1-5 | Isaiah 39:1-41:16 | Ephesians 1:1-23 | Proverbs 23:25-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 40 “But they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, they will mount up … Continue reading →

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Where to Turn

Posted on September 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

King Hezekiah was confronted by the threat of a huge army with a ruthless reputation. Assyria’s Field Commander (the Rabshakeh) brought a warning in which he mocked God and warned of great devastation. What is a King to do?  Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on September 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The path to liberty has two equally dangerous ditches that run along either side: legalism (where one fails to find the freedom or allow others to walk in freedom) and license (where one abuses the freedom). Paul has no time for either. Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do a lot of waiting. God does too. There can be many reasons for the waiting, but this passage reminds us that sometimes the reason we are waiting is because God is waiting for us. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While some might try to steal our joy and place us in bondage, Christ has come to set us free. Continue reading →

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Practicing His Presence

Posted on September 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Prayer begins as we open our heart to Jesus. We worship, we adore, we share our heart’s deepest burdens and longings, we confess, we listen, we intercede, we ask, we enjoy his presence.  We say, “Amen.” Continue reading →

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The Real Thing

Posted on September 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The real thing—the heart of the gospel—is Christ living in you and me. The key to living the Christian life is not trying hard to live by the rules in my own strength and power. It is all about a grace based relationship with the one who loves me most—Jesus. Continue reading →

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Stealing Freedom

Posted on September 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Be careful of any system that adds requirements to the gospel. One common form of such a system is legalism. Legalism attempts to place people in bondage to a religious system of rules and to take away the freedom that flows from a relationship with Christ. Continue reading →

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