Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Making Plans (May 29)

Posted on May 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Planning is important. To fail to plan is no virtue. Yet in every plan God has the last say. He is the one who directs and establishes our steps. Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer (May 28)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are so many good agendas that seem to get in the way of Jesus’ prayer being answered. Continue reading →

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Whatever (May 27)

Posted on May 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever you ask. These are among the most amazing words from the mouth of Jesus. Apparently, they are so amazing that he needed to repeat it several times to allow the profound truth to sink in. Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding? (May 26)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You were created to live a “fruitful” life. We all want that: to make a difference; to accomplish something important; to leave this life with a legacy of significance. But how do we get there? How do we live the “fruitful life”? How do we “bear much fruit”? Continue reading →

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Make Your Home in Me (May 25)

Posted on May 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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David Danced (May 24)

Posted on May 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship is a time for celebration. It is a time for us to break out the instruments and sing with all our might. It is not a time for half-hearted singing or mumbling words. It is a time for us to enter in with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Continue reading →

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The Humble King (May 23)

Posted on May 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way of greatness in the kingdom is found in the towel. It is the way of the King who humbles himself to meet the needs of the servant. It is an example he intended for us to follow. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows (May 22)

Posted on May 22, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God will honor the children of the light–those who come out of the shadows and live wholeheartedly for Christ. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship (May 21)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary goes a step further. She enters into extravagant worship. Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs (May 19)

Posted on May 19, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How often we would take things into our own hands instead of leaving them to the LORD. David exemplifies the biblical attitude: “mercy triumphs over judgment!” Continue reading →

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