Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Questioning his goodness often leads us to question his wisdom, his truthfulness and his love.    Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare?  The slow and steady tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. It is good to take it slow and meditate on the scripture. Notice that the blessing here is for the one who takes the time not only to read but also to meditate on the scripture all day long. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare?  The “slow and steady” tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. Continue reading →

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Rejoice Greatly

Posted on December 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah. Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has not forgotten his people and intends to bless them with his very presence: Jesus, the savior is to be born; God with us, Emmanuel. In him, God has come near. Continue reading →

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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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