Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Amazed Delighted or Afraid?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The crowds listened with delight, while the religious leaders feared him and plotted his arrest. Continue reading →

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Turn the Tables

Posted on March 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is your house of prayer a place for all people? What about those that are from different nations and cultures? The Temple had lost its missional focus: the court of the gentiles had become a place of convenience for the Jewish worshipers—a place where they could buy the things they needed for the sacrifices. Are we reaching out to the nations? The nations are coming to us in America, what are we doing to reach out to them? Does your church see the potential of being involved in missions here—as well as there? Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some seek for glory. Some seek for the first place. Christ is looking for those who will take the last place–for the one who will be a servant to all. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But to children trust seems to just come naturally. I think this is why Jesus tells us that to enter into the Kingdom we must become like little children. To enter into the fullness of kingdom life, we must live by faith and trust in Jesus each step of the journey. We must move beyond our hurts, doubts and disappointments to renew our childlike trust. Continue reading →

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When Words are Many

Posted on February 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Wisdom leads us to be careful listeners and to be careful with our words. Encouraging, well-timed words that build up rather than tear down are powerful—a sign of wisdom and maturity. Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The boy’s father honestly expresses the struggle of a heart that earnestly hopes but struggles with doubts: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” In response to that honest confession, Jesus sets the boy free in an instant. Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on February 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has chosen you to be one of his Holy people. He is working in you to accomplish his holy purposes. He has given you his Spirit to enable you to live freely in his strength and power. He still longs for a holy people that will show his glory to the nations. As we give ourselves to Him and allow him to work in us and through us, he proves himself to be “the Lord, who makes you holy.” Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes following the LORD takes us down a difficult path. People might look at us and wonder why God seems not to have noticed our injustice and pain. One day he will vindicate you for your faithfulness. Those who stay true and trust, will one day experience the “stored up blessings” of God in such a way that all will see and know that God is with you, and has been all the way. Continue reading →

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Heart Problems

Posted on February 24, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To focus only on the externals will lead you to pretending to be something that you are not—that is only hypocrisy. Yet, allowing Jesus to deal with your heart, allows you to live in fullness and freedom, and authenticity. People will see the real thing and be amazed. Continue reading →

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Last Minute Dinner Plans

Posted on February 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We too find ourselves in overwhelming circumstances sometimes. Our resources seem limited. But in the hands of Jesus, no task is too big; no problem too overwhelming. Continue reading →

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