Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Generous Hearts

Posted on December 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline when used rightly, it is no substitute to obedience or the right heart attitudes. What God especially wanted to see in his people was a heart filled with justice, mercy and generosity; a heart that looked to the poor and the less fortunate with a willingness to help. Continue reading →

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Not by Might

Posted on December 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We often look to natural talents thinking they are the sure predictor of future success. But God’s work calls for more than human talents and human strength. God’s work demands so much more–it requires the anointing of God to accomplish his purposes. Continue reading →

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Sing His Praise

Posted on December 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Praise can transform your life. It takes our eyes off of ourselves and our problems and turns them to see the greatness and glory of our God. As we see his glory, our perspective changes. Praise shakes off the gloom and brings deep joy. Continue reading →

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The Accuser

Posted on December 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He’s a liar, a thief, a deceiver. He’s the accuser of our brothers and sisters in Christ. An enemy to God and all his ways, Satan tries desperately to cause as much damage and havoc as he can. But his days are numbered: “He is filled with fury, because he knows his time is short” (12:12) and he has been “hurled down” (12:10). Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God had been faithful to remember the Jewish exiles. They began to return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon and began the task of rebuilding the temple. Opposition arose and the job turned out to be much more difficult and more costly than they had imagined. They became discouraged and gave up on their God-given vision and mission. Continue reading →

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Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children know how to enjoy the moment. Imagine a beautiful sunny day. You stretch out your arms and spin around and around, laughing and singing–utter delight. Do you remember the delight of just spinning around and finding delight in the moment? Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. The big questions we would all like to ask God, even if we wouldn’t have the boldness to ask them. “How long, O Lord?” “Why don’t you answer my prayers?” “Are you ignoring me, Lord?” “Could you please explain why you are doing this Lord? It doesn’t make sense.” These are the kinds of questions Habakkuk raises to God. Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

especially this time of the year. Separation from those you love when you’d rather be “home for Christmas” brings a sense of loneliness. Singles sometimes feel left out and lonely this time of year. Even in the midst of the crowds, it is common to feel lonely this time of year. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 16, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

re will be peace on earth, good will toward men upon whom his favor rests. It will all be fulfilled just as it was told by the prophets. Continue reading →

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The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Chapter 5 and 6, the spotlight of heaven is focused squarely on the Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. The scroll whose seals would bring forth the judgment of God upon the earth needed to be opened. The wrongs must be righted. Justice must be brought for the sin of man. But who is worthy to open the scroll? Continue reading →

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