Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Refreshing (Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some people refresh the soul. Others drain it of all energy. Paul here admonishes the Corinthians to give recognition to three who were “soul refreshers.” Why? Because “they refreshed my spirit as well as yours.” Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians (Aug 24)

Posted on August 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too many words spoken too soon. Too many cliches. Not enough answers. Job needed some friends to be there for him. But the counsel he got didn’t seem to bring any relief from the pain he was feeling. The words seemed empty and false. Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

s came with all the easy answers. In many cases, what they were saying would be true. But there are seldom “one size fits all” answers to life’s big questions. Job is a book about struggling with life’s mysteries when all the “right answers” don’t seem to fit. Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is when life becomes dangerous and hard when protection is needed.  It is then that the mother hen gathers her chicks and covers them with her wings.  So in our lives, it is in the midst of the trials that God gathers us close and protects us in the refuge of “his wings”. Continue reading →

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Hard Times (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

upright man who feared God and shunned evil. Scrupulous about sin, he tried hard to follow God. God had blessed him with a great family. He lived comfortably and well. Then one day he lost it all. Continue reading →

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If . . . (Aug 20)

Posted on August 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Often people get “bent out of shape” regarding spiritual gifts. Love enables us to work together and learn from each other. Some in the body bring discernment to extremes; others help bring openness to the true working of God. As we love each other, we learn from each other. Gifts are given to build up the body, not to tear it apart. As we serve in love, that is exactly what happens. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes (Aug 18)

Posted on August 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While the book of Esther never mentions the name of God, his working is seen throughout the book. While he may not be “front and center,” he is clearly working behind the scenes. Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate (Aug 17)

Posted on August 17, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A major work has been completed. The walls have been rebuilt.  Despite opposition and numerous setbacks, the job has been completed.  It was time to celebrate. Continue reading →

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I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (Aug 16)

Posted on August 16, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

ut profound truth. That the creator of all things loves me with a steadfast, undying love, is positively amazing. It was that truth, God’s love, that set the Psalmist’s heart to singing, and singing, and singing. Continue reading →

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All Things to All People (Aug 15)

Posted on August 15, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

ve a message for all ages, for all peoples, for all languages and cultures. Let us seek to understand those we are communicating with, so we can better relate the gospel to them in ways that best communicate the truth. Continue reading →

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