Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

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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Come on Now, Let’s Go! (May 13)

Posted on May 13, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you a risk taker? God often calls his people to move beyond their comfort zones to a place of risky faith. This is the story of how God used a risk-taking leader and one loyal armor bearer. Continue reading →

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He Remains Faithful (May 12)

Posted on May 12, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The children of Israel proved themselves unfaithful again and again. Yet God remained faithful to them. Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens (May 11)

Posted on May 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do not carry our burdens alone. We have a God and Savior who is there to help us bear our burdens daily. We have someone to turn to each and every day. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God and find our spiritual hunger filled; a spiritual thirst for something eternal. Jesus comes as God in human flesh to bring the life abundant and eternal we truly seek. Continue reading →

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Let Him In the Boat (May 9)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples found themselves in a dangerous place. They had rowed their boat three and a half miles from shore and a storm was brewing.  The strong winds started blowing and the waters were growing rough. Despite the seasoned fishermen that were among them, they seemed to be getting nowhere and were growing frightened. Continue reading →

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