Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Whatever

Posted on May 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever you ask. These are among the most amazing words from the mouth of Jesus. Apparently, they are so amazing that he needed to repeat it several times to allow the profound truth to sink in Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding

Posted on May 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You were created to live a “fruitful” life. We all want that: to make a difference; to accomplish something important; to leave this life with a legacy of significance. But how do we get there? How do we live the “fruitful life”? How do we “bear much fruit”? Continue reading →

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Make Your Home in Me

Posted on May 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Lord, make my heart your home. Is that the cry of your heart? Do you long for the intimacy with God that Jesus describes in our text? Continue reading →

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David Danced

Posted on May 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship is a time for celebration. It is a time for us to break out the instruments and sing with all our might. It is not a time for half-hearted singing or mumbling words. It is a time for us to enter in with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He was clear about his position. “Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God.” But that didn’t keep the King of Kings and Lord of Lords from taking the place of a servant. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows

Posted on May 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came as the Light of the world to bring us out of the darkness and into the light. His signs showed forth the glorious light that we might believe. Yet people reacted in different ways to the light. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship takes many forms. Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits

Posted on May 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often God waits. Why? Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs

Posted on May 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Instead of taking things into his own hands, David leaves judgment to the Lord. Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on May 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Welcome to the sheep pen. You have heard the voice of the Shepherd and have entered through the gate to life lived to the full. Continue reading →

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