Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouraging words. Often those words of encouragement are ones that we want to hear such as a word of hope when we are going through a tough time; a word of affirmation when we are discouraged. Yet, encouragement doesn’t always mean flowery words of praise for another. Sometimes encouragement requires a spur–a painful poke in our backside that spurs us on to action. Continue reading →

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Once for All

Posted on November 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access

Posted on November 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are able to come to this place of intimacy with God without fear. We may come with confidence. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

mist describes an intense longing for God’s word and his commands. He describes it like this: “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.” Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In speaking of his priesthood, the author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus “always lives to intercede” for us.” Continue reading →

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Words of Hope

Posted on November 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

of Hope (Rom 15:13). His word is a message of hope. Whatever our circumstance, we can always run to God’s word and find shelter, comfort and encouragement. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old

Posted on November 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’ve heard it said that “Some people grow up in the Lord, others just grow old in the Lord. ”Unfortunately sometimes this is the case. There is a big difference between “growing up” and “just growing old” in the Lord. Continue reading →

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Watch and Pray

Posted on November 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman had an important and difficult job. Taking his place high upon the wall of the city where he could see, he would spend the night watching for impending danger. The protection of the city was in his hands. Continue reading →

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Drifting

Posted on October 31, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Drifting is subtle and it is dangerous. Spiritual drifting takes place through a series of small compromises. One small compromise leads to another, which leads to another, which leads to another. Usually the compromises seem innocent at first–we barely notice that they are making an impact on our spiritual life. But over time, the small compromises add up and we find ourselves in trouble. Continue reading →

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