Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Remember the Long Way

Posted on March 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the long way—remember God’s work in your life over the years.  It’s so easy to get caught up with what we are doing—become too busy to even notice God’s work in our lives.  It’s easy when things get tough to forget all the ways that God has proved himself faithful over the years. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes

Posted on March 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like Our Teacher

Posted on March 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The goal of a disciple is to become just like his teacher. For the disciple of Jesus, it means that when we are fully trained we will be like Him. Jesus gives us a few of the lessons we will learn, as we become more like Him. Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders

Posted on March 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus lived a life of prayer. So it is not surprising that when he came to critical junctures in his life that he would spend extended time in prayer. It is not surprising that when a critical decision was to be made that he spent the whole night in prayer. Continue reading →

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Moving On, Moving In

Posted on March 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading →

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Thirsty

Posted on March 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are created with a need for water, a thirst that must be satisfied.  This truth, obvious in the physical realm, is just as true in the spiritual realm.  Like the Psalmist, we are created with a thirst for “living water.” Continue reading →

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Everything Changes

Posted on March 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading →

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Tempted

Posted on March 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

 Jesus knows the power of temptation—he has been tempted in every respect as we are—and demonstrates the power of the Spirit to overcome the temptation. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 19 Generous Hearts are Blessed Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 41:1-3 | Numbers 28:16-29:40 | Luke 3:23-38 | Proverbs 11:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalms 41:1-3 “Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD … Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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