Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Dearly Loved Children

Posted on December 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To truly comprehend the greatness of the Father’s love for you is to be forever changed. Continue reading →

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Worldliness

Posted on December 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John’s insistence that we should not love the world or anything in the world is easily misunderstood or misapplied. For some it signals a dualistic way of life that views life in categories where spiritual is prized over earthly, sacred is valued and secular is rejected. This rejection fails to recognize that “the Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (1 Cor. 10:26). Continue reading →

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Real Fellowship

Posted on November 30, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fellowship is more than casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Fellowship is the deep connectedness we have with one another because of our common bond, our relationship with Christ. That isn’t to say that the casual conversation is unnecessary or unimportant, but true fellowship will always go deeper. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. They may even persecute you. But know that whatever trouble you find yourself in, God will not forget you. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Confronted by a mystery that could not be solved by the wisest advisors of the kingdom, King Belshazzar seeks for another source of insight. The Queen tells him about Daniel who had proved his integrity and wisdom under King Nebuchadnezzar. In glowing terms, the reputation of this man of integrity is presented to the King. Continue reading →

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Everything We Need

Posted on November 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God, by his divine power has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Sometimes the idea of a “godly life” or a “Christ-like life” seems so far off—so impossible. Perhaps that is why we settle for so little and don’t pursue godliness. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life?  Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life isn’t always fair and it isn’t always easy. Suffering and persecution were an everyday reality for the readers of Peter’s letter. Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors

Posted on November 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading →

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