Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Busy or Abiding

Posted on May 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit Continue reading →

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Make Your Home In Me

Posted on May 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus tells us that intimacy with God comes through expressing our love for God through obedience to his word and will. “Those who love me will keep my word and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” As we express our love for God through obedience, he pours out his love into our hearts. God comes and makes his home with us. Continue reading →

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David Danced

Posted on May 24, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They worshiped with all their might–they didn’t hold anything back. That’s the kind of celebration God deserves each week as we gather together. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way of greatness in the kingdom is found in the towel. It is the way of the King who humbles himself to meet the needs of the servant. It is an example he intended for us to follow. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows

Posted on May 22, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God will honor the children of the light—those who come out of the shadows and live wholeheartedly for Christ. Those servants who follow Christ whatever the cost may not receive the praise of men in this life, but they can be sure to be honored by God in the next. Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits

Posted on May 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes God waits. Sometimes this is because he wants to bring greater glory. Sometimes it is because he wants to stretch our faith and teach us to trust him more deeply. Sometimes it is because he loves us and has something he wants to accomplish in our lives that he requires us to wait. Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs

Posted on May 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How often we would take things into our own hands instead of leaving them to the LORD. David exemplifies the biblical attitude: “mercy triumphs over judgment!” Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The “Why?” question must turn into the “How?” question. Even the difficult place you are in right now is an opportunity for God to work on your behalf. This is an opportunity for you to trust Him. Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

True freedom requires discipline. It requires hearing and obeying God’s word. It requires the muscles of faith to be built up in the gym of hearing and obeying God’s word daily. Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on May 15, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Saul tried to suit David in the best armor. It did not fit. David went back to his usual attire and found his ammunition in a water brook: 5 smooth stones. And with his sling shot in tow, he went to battle against his biggest problem yet: Goliath. Continue reading →

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