Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you know someone going through a tough time right now? Don’t neglect the ministry of encouragement. A card, a phone call, an email or a friendly conversation can have a major effect on a heart that is in a vulnerable place. Continue reading →

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Drifting

Posted on October 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Drifting comes easily and is deadly. Be on your guard. Watch and pray. Don’t allow small compromises to eat away at and eventually steal your spiritual fervor and vitality. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often life doesn’t make sense. It can be hard. In those times we can always come to God with our laments. But don’t get stuck in the pit of self-pity and despair: look up with eyes of faith to the one whose love never ceases, whose mercies are new every morning, and sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness!” Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Laments and tears are a means of healing for our wounded hearts. They are also a powerful means of intercession as we look to God to bring beauty from the ashes. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Good Works

Posted on October 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While good works are never the way to salvation, good works are the natural result of it. In fact, we are saved to do good works. Therefore Paul says, “those who have believed in God” should “be careful to devote themselves to good works.” They should “learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need and not be unfruitful.” Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Truly his grace is amazing. Everything we need for salvation, to say no to sin, to live upright and godly lives, and even the desire to do what is right and good.  It’s not just for breakfast anymore . . . not just for getting started in the Christian life, but for all of life. Continue reading →

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Looking for Leaders

Posted on October 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Good leadership is crucial to any organization. Good, spiritual leadership is essential to a healthy church. Paul’s instruction to Titus is a reminder of this. He reminds him of the kinds of qualities to look for in choosing leaders. So what qualities are important in choosing leaders in the church? Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In an age of misinformation and disinformation it is easy to be misled. Fueled by social media algorithms it is easy to live in a bubble which give us talking points that only reinforce our biases. Bombarded by partisan voices which fuel outrage and fear, we lose our perspective and our hope. Over and against all this, we must prioritize the meat of the scriptures and time spent in the presence of the one who holds our future. Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the “So That”

Posted on October 24, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If we are not being equipped for service and using what we know in ministry, then we have missed the point of Bible Study. We have forgotten the “so that” of this passage. Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We must be people of the Word if we are going to live in purity. We must come with a “seeking heart,” verbally recounting the precepts and meditating on them, to hide them in our hearts. As we realize that God has given them for our good–and so that we won’t miss out on all the blessings he has for us–we rejoice in the Word and delight in our obedience. Continue reading →

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