Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Great is Thy Faithfulness (Oct 30)

Posted on October 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Lament is one of the most healthy ways for us to deal with difficult circumstances. In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through ad how we feel about it. We get it all “out of the table.” Continue reading →

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Tears (Oct 29)

Posted on October 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jeremiah is sometimes called “the Weeping Prophet.” His Lamentations are a prime example. But Jeremiah had reason to weep. He had been given a ministry of calling Judah to repentance, and they refused to listen. They continued on in their idolatrous ways without thought of God. Anyone who has been in ministry knows the frustration of people who don’t hear the message that to us seems so urgent. There are times when all you can do is weep and pray that God will somehow get through to the hearts of his people. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Good Works

Posted on October 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Believers should be “devoted to good works.” Paul makes that point repeatedly in these verses (2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14). In particular he points out that they should devote themselves to good works that would help out those in urgent need (3:14). Continue reading →

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Looking for Leaders (Oct 26)

Posted on October 26, 2020 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 (Oct 25)

Posted on October 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is an epidemic of itchy ears today. This should be no surprise, as Paul warned us that this would be the case. Those with itchy ears listen to only what they want to hear. If the preacher steps on their toes, they move on to another place that won’t be so uncomfortable. More than that, they look for and accumulate false teachers that tell them what they want to hear. They turn away from the truth and turn aside to myths–they are easily deceived, especially when it “suits their own desires.” Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the “So That” (Oct 24)

Posted on October 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why did God give us the Bible? Why should we be diligent students of it? The phrase “so that” points us to the reason: “So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Continue reading →

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Purity (Oct 23)

Posted on October 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist also speaks of the value of meditating on the word. “I have hidden your word in my heart.” (11). He verbally recounts the word with his lips (13). “He meditates on the Lord’s precepts and considers his ways” (15). As we repeat the word verbally, meditating on it, and memorizing it, we are helped greatly in our efforts to live pure lives. We not only are clear about the will of the Lord, but we also have the ammunition we need to fight temptation hidden in our hearts. We are formed by its truth. Continue reading →

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Money Matters (Oct 21)

Posted on October 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Money can be a major stumbling block or a major blessing. The scripture has much to say about how we handle it. Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song (Oct 20)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist describes his situation: he feels overwhelmed, surrounded, pushed back and about to fall. Have you ever been there? Continue reading →

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A Good Example (Oct 19)

Posted on October 19, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” Continue reading →

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