Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Reckless Words, Healing Words (Apr 5)

Posted on April 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words come easily: When we’re tired; when we’re stressed; when we are caught off guard by the comments of another. As easy as they are to say, they are very difficult to take back.  Continue reading →

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One Thing Is Necessary (Apr 4)

Posted on April 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is good to follow through with the details of our life—to be responsible in the details of life. Yet often we crowd our lives with unnecessary things—our lives become too complicated. We miss out on the joy of what is most important. Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor? (Apr 3)

Posted on April 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But what does it mean to “love your neighbor?” Or as Luke’s gospel asks: “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells a story that gives an example of true love for neighbor, and includes a bit of “plot twist” that cuts to the heart of the problem in answering the question. Continue reading →

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers (Apr 2)

Posted on April 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to follow him and to join him in his mission to go and proclaim the kingdom of God.  What is your response? Continue reading →

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos (Apr 1)

Posted on April 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m always struck by how noisy this psalm is: Mountains quaking and falling into the middle of the sea, water roaring, nations in uproar, kingdoms falling, the earth melting, desolations, wars. Yet, it is in the midst of all this noise and chaos that God says to us: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted.” Continue reading →

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Who Do You Say I Am? (Mar 31)

Posted on March 31, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus asks what is perhaps the most important question that can be asked, “Who do you say I am?” For the most part the crowds didn’t have a clue and even those closest to him seemed a bit confused. But impulsive Peter has it right this time: “God’s Messiah.” Continue reading →

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Interrupted (Mar 30)

Posted on March 30, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

She was a desperate woman in need of a miracle. For twelve long years she had been “subject to bleeding.” She had gone to others looking for healing, looking for hope. Each time she went away without finding what she had hoped for.  Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil (Mar 28)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Remember the Long Way (Mar 27)

Posted on March 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the long way—remember God’s work in your life over the years.  It’s so easy to get caught up with what we are doing—become too busy to even notice God’s work in our lives.  It’s easy when things get tough to forget all the ways that God has proved himself faithful over the years. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

Posted on March 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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