Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one.  Often it calls for a time of testing and refinement.  The psalmist looks at the difficult road they have been on and calls the people to “bless the Lord.”  Why? Because God has taken them through the time of testing without allowing their feet to slip and he has brought them out to a place of abundance. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty does not get the credit it deserves. It is a virtue both beautiful and rare in our culture.  The story of Ruth calls us back to rediscover this virtue. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John the Baptist knew that he was called to play second fiddle. “He must increase, but I must decrease.”  John’s disciples struggled with fact that the crowds were now going to Jesus.  John assured them that this was just as God had ordained it.   Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves you and has done everything you need to spend eternity with him through the death of Jesus on the cross. Enter into his life and be born again to a whole new way of life. Open your heart to a relationship with Jesus. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus, the exalted Messiah and King; the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; He is worthy of our praise. Worship him from the depths of your heart! Continue reading →

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Message of Life

Posted on April 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To a world in darkness, he brings light. To all who receive him, he brings life. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus left us with a big job to do. We are his witnesses to the world. The message must be taken to all nations beginning in your hometown. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like the Psalmist, we often wonder if our prayers are getting through. We want to make sure we have God’s full attention. We cry out, “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.” Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Conventional wisdom says, “assemble the largest army you can to defeat the enemy.” God in his wisdom said, “You have too many men.” Continue reading →

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