Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Not many were hearing from God. Not because God was not speaking. it was because the people were preoccupied with other things. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope (May 7)

Posted on May 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance (May 6)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one. But the trials are there to refine our faith and character. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle (May 4)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” Continue reading →

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Born Again (May 3)

Posted on May 3, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16) Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry (May 2)

Posted on May 2, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The temple was to be a place of worship and prayer. I had become a smelly, noise marketplace. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God (May 1)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He is worthy of our praise. Continue reading →

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Message of Life (Apr 30)

Posted on April 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus–the Word who is God–came in human flesh to live out God’s message to us. The one who created all things comes to live like one of the created to communicate God’s love for us. Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior (Apr 26)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Gideon sees his weakness. God calls him “Mighty Warrior.” What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. When God calls us, he is with us. Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding (Oct 4)

Posted on October 4, 2018 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 4 Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:6-13 | Jeremiah 2:31-4:18 | Colossians 1:1-20 | Proverbs 24:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 1 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying … Continue reading →

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