Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Busy or Abiding? (May 26)

Posted on May 26, 2021 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 (May 25)

Posted on May 25, 2021 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 (May 24)

Posted on May 24, 2021 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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Out of the Shadows (May 22)

Posted on May 22, 2021 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 (May 21)

Posted on May 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t miss the opportunity to worship Jesus: practically, joyfully and extravagantly. Focus on Jesus, not yourself, and find joy in his presence. He is worthy of our worship in its many forms and expressions. Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits (May 20)

Posted on May 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes God waits. Sometimes this is because he wants to bring greater glory. Sometimes it is because he wants to stretch our faith and teach us to trust him more deeply. Sometimes it is because he loves us and has something he wants to accomplish in our lives that he requires us to wait. Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs (May 19)

Posted on May 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David had his chance. He had been chased by Saul and his armies for a long time now. And now Saul entered the same cave that David and his men had made their place of refuge. David was encouraged by his men to take the opportunity to kill Saul while he had the chance. Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd (May 18)

Posted on May 18, 2021 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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Speculation or Expectation? (May 17)

Posted on May 17, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples saw an opportunity for speculation. Jesus saw an opportunity for expectation. Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

Posted on May 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fear of God leads to obedience to his will. Fear of man leads to compromise and loss of leadership. A true leader will follow God’s will even when it is unpopular. He will speak God’s word to a situation even when it’s not what “itching ears” want to hear.   Continue reading →

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