Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Can We Find Anyone Like This?

Posted on January 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading →

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Resist

Posted on January 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph resisted temptation by fleeing rapidly. He knew that willpower itself would only go so far. He refused to give in and “made a run for it” when he was in a particularly vulnerable place. Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your words really do reveal your character. They point to what is really inside.

To the follower of Christ, those words should be words that bless rather than curse; words that lift up rather than words that tear down.  Instead of gossip and slander, the changed heart speaks words of hope and love. Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Wisdom

Posted on January 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To fail to heed God’s wisdom is to invite trouble and turmoil. Failing to live by his Word brings anxiety and fear. The fool who deviates from God’s path of wisdom has trouble sleeping at night. Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to pray and then he calls us to be part of the answer to our own prayers. He asks us to take the need to the Father, and then to go and become part of the solution.  Continue reading →

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Bring Them To Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We, through our prayers and faith, can bring people to Jesus. Our prayers do matter. Our faith does make a difference. Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever the source of the storm, Jesus knows about it. He sees it. He is able to calm your storm too. Just as he brings peace to the storm, he is able to bring peace to your troubled soul. Continue reading →

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Straight Paths

Posted on January 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life is a journey with many twists and turns. To us, the path ahead is uncharted and often unpredictable. Yet to God, the path is seen clearly. He sees the implications of every fork in the road. He knows what is ahead and how the path ahead fits in with his purposes and plans. Like a good shepherd, he desires to lead and guide us on good paths. Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abraham’s test of faith was extreme, yet we are all called to trials of faith. Abraham points the necessity of persevering faith even when the command doesn’t make sense; the necessity of instant obedience even when the way ahead is unclear. Continue reading →

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