Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Straight Paths

Posted on January 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life is a journey with many twists and turns. To us, the path ahead is uncharted and often unpredictable. Yet to God, the path is seen clearly. He sees the implications of every fork in the road. He knows what is ahead and how the path ahead fits in with his purposes and plans. Like a good shepherd, he desires to lead and guide us. Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you respond when God’s command to you is absolutely unthinkable?  That is the dilemma Abraham faces. Continue reading →

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Too Good to be True

Posted on January 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How could she help but laugh?  It seemed too good to be true.  “So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, ‘after I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?'”  She had longed for a child for many years. Now, well after her childbearing years were over, God promised that she would bear a son. Continue reading →

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Come Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus went to the seashore and found some fishermen. He chose average ordinary people through whom he would turn the world upside down. Continue reading →

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He Walked with God

Posted on January 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We really do not know a lot about Enoch. Though there is much speculation about him in extra-biblical literature, there are no stories of his life in the biblical text itself. But there is this incredible testimony: “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” It makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Questioning his goodness often leads us to question his wisdom, his truthfulness and his love.    Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare?  The slow and steady tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. It is good to take it slow and meditate on the scripture. Notice that the blessing here is for the one who takes the time not only to read but also to meditate on the scripture all day long. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare?  The “slow and steady” tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. Continue reading →

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Rejoice Greatly

Posted on December 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah. Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has not forgotten his people and intends to bless them with his very presence: Jesus, the savior is to be born; God with us, Emmanuel. In him, God has come near. Continue reading →

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