Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Inquire of the LORD (June 20)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 20 Inquire of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | 1 Kings 22:1-53 | Acts 13:16-41 | Proverbs 17:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 22 “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to … Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship (June 19)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 19 Becoming Like the One You Worship Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:15-21 | 1 Kings 20:1-21:29 | Acts 12:24-13:15| Proverbs 17:16 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot … Continue reading →

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Surprise! (June 18)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 18 Surprise! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:8-14 | 1 Kings 19:1-21 | Acts 12:1-23 | Proverbs 17:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 12 “Peter is standing at the door!””You’re out of your mind,” they said. When she insisted, they decided, … Continue reading →

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The God Who Answers (June 17)

Posted on June 17, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 17 The God Who Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:1-7 | 1 Kings 18:1-46 | Acts 11:1-30 | Proverbs 17:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18:1-46 “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, … Continue reading →

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Unity Brings Blessing (June 15)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 15 Unity Brings Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 133:1-3 | 1 Kings 14:1-15:24 | Acts 10:1-23a | Proverbs 17:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! [2] It is … Continue reading →

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Be an Encourager (Jun 14)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 14 The Encourager Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | 1 Kings 12:20-13:34 | Acts 9:26-43 | Proverbs 17:6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 9:26-43 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 12 Expect the Unexpected Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:1-5 | 1 Kings 9:1-10:29 | Acts 8:14-40 | Proverbs 17:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 8:14-40 “As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Go south down the … Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose (June 11)

Posted on June 11, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | 1 Kings 8:1-66 | Acts 7:51-8:13 | Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching (June 10)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 10 Waiting and Watching Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | 1 Kings 7:1-51 | Acts 7:30-50 | Proverbs 16:31-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 130:5-8 I pray to God—my life a prayer—and wait for what he’ll say and do. My … Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost? (June 9)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 9 What Does it Cost? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | 1 Kings 5:1-6:38 | Acts 7:1-29 | Proverbs 16:28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:1-29 At this point everyone in the council stared at Stephen because his face became … Continue reading →

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