Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

All Things to All People (Aug 15)

Posted on August 15, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gospel is a message for all people of all languages and cultures. God’s message of love must be communicated to each of those cultures in a way that they can really understand it. Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

Posted on August 14, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It was quite a scene. After years and years of neglect, the scripture had been uncovered. Ezra got all the people together in one place and began to read the law. He along with some of the other priests read and explained the law to the people. How did the people react to hearing the Word of God? Continue reading →

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Awestruck by God’s greatness, amazed by his abounding love toward him, David always knew where to turn. Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Ezra saw the compromise of the people, it brought him to his knees. When Ezra saw the incredible job ahead of him—rebuilding the temple—it brought him to his knees. They needed “some reviving to set up the house of God, to repair its ruins…” (9:10 ESV). God had been faithful to bless, but the continued hand of the Lord was needed. Continue reading →

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

Posted on August 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ezra was clearly a man devoted to the Lord and his word, and therefore, the hand of the Lord was upon him. Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). Continue reading →

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Nursery Duty (Aug 6)

Posted on August 6, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 6 Nursery Duty Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:1:4 | Ezra 3:1 – 4:24 | 1 Cor. 2:6 – 3:4 | Proverbs 20:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 2:6- 3:4 “But as for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by … Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Many of the greatest minds of history have found their revolutionary ideas to be rejected initially because they seemed to be foolishness. People just couldn’t understand. Continue reading →

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Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers (Aug 4)

Posted on August 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 4 Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 83:1-8 | 2 Chronicles 35:1 – 36:23 | 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 | Proverbs 20:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 83 “God, don’t shut me out; don’t give me the silent … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace truly is amazing. If it can find and change a man like Manasseh, there might be hope yet for you and me. Continue reading →

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