Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The comfort God gives is meant to overflow. He comforts us not only that our need is met, but also so that we have comfort to give away to someone else in need. As he fills you with his comfort, you become one he can use to comfort others. Continue reading →

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Refreshing (Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 25 Refreshing  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 16 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Job’s friends 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, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Psalm 91 is filled with wonderful promises of God’s protection and blessing for the one who loves him and holds fast to him. He describes his protection like a bird gathering up her young in her wings to protect them from danger. Continue reading →

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Hard Times (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Bad things do happen to good people. Job is a perfect case in point. He was a blameless and 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, 2020 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. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place (Aug 19)

Posted on August 19, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every one of God’s children is gifted and is an important part of Christ’s body, the church. We all are important; we all have a part to play. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on August 18, 2020 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, 2020 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, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Jesus loves me this I know” is a simple but 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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