Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Time to Celebrate (Aug 17)

Posted on August 19, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Time to Celebrate Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:14-37 | Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 | 1 Cor. 11:3-16 | Proverbs 21:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 “The singers, directed by Jezrahiah, made the rafters ring. That day they offered great sacrifices, an exuberant … Continue reading →

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I Could SIng of Your Love Forever (Aug 16)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 16 I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:1-13 | Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 | 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2 | Proverbs 21:14-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 89:1-13 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my … Continue reading →

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All Things to All People (Aug 15)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

All Things to All People August 15, 2013 Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:8-18 | Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 | I Cor. 9:19-10:13 | Proverbs 21:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 1 Cor. 9:20-22 (NIV) [20] To the Jews I became like … Continue reading →

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

Posted on August 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 13 Building Up or Tearing Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60 “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go … Continue reading →

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 12 Bending God’s Ear Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah 3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (Psalm 86:1 The Message) “Teach me, your way O … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 11 Constructive Praying Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hopeless (Aug 10)

Posted on August 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 10 Hope for the Hopeless Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:8-13 | Ezra 10:1-44 | 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 | Proverbs 21:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 10 “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, … Continue reading →

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading →

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