Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Everything We Need

Posted on November 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God, by his divine power has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Sometimes the idea of a “godly life” or a “Christ-like life” seems so far off—so impossible. Perhaps that is why we settle for so little and don’t pursue godliness. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life? Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life isn’t always fair and it isn’t always easy. Suffering and persecution were an everyday reality for the readers of Peter’s letter. Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors

Posted on November 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s readers were going through difficult times. In the midst of all that they were going through they held on to a living hope. Continue reading →

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A Healing Community

Posted on November 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A healing community where the broken can come to find people filled with faith and love. It is a place where needs are met through prayer; It is a place where “it’s OK” to “not be O.K.”; where people are honest and transparent about their true condition–no masks needed, no need to pretend.
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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise

Posted on November 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s ways are not our ways, his plans are higher than ours. In all of our planning, we must have the attitude, “Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” Our lives sometimes take unexpected twists and turns–all a part of his path.
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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on November 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The tongue is a powerful force for evil or for good. James encourages us to be people who bless rather than curse with our tongues. He does so by illustrating the power of the tongue. Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror

Posted on November 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Did you look in the mirror this morning? What did you see? Continue reading →

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