Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 10 Courage to Face Life’s Storms Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 | 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14 | Acts 27: 21-44 | Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long … Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart (Jul 9)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 9 Opening Up Your Wounded Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:1-11 | 1 Chronicles 7:1- 8:40 | Acts 27:1-20 | Proverbs 18:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 147: 1-11 “He binds up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm … Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart (July 7)

Posted on July 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

[This was the first devotional I wrote for the book, and the source for the name, Open Up Your Heart] July 7 Open Your Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:14-21 | 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17 | Acts 25:1-27 | Proverbs 18:19 … Continue reading →

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Psalms, Worship and Prayer (July 6)

Posted on July 6, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 6 Psalms, Worship and Prayer Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:8-13 | 1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4 | Acts 24:1-27 | Proverbs 18:16-18 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; … Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works (July 5)

Posted on July 5, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 5 Meditating on Your Works Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:1-7 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17 | Acts 23:11-35 | Proverbs 18:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 145:1-7 “On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works I will … Continue reading →

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New Songs (Jul 3)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 4 New Songs Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:9-15 | 2 Kings 23:31-25:30 | Acts 22:17-23:10 | Proverbs 18:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 144:9-15 I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will … Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength (July 3)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 3 With All His Heart, Soul and Strength Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:1-8 | 2 Kings 22:3-23:30 | Acts 21:37-22:16 | Proverbs 18:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 23 Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him … Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon (June 30)

Posted on June 30, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 30 Reckless Abandon Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 142:1-7 | 2 Kings 17:1-18:12 | Acts 20:1-38 | Proverbs 18:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 20 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen … Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call (June 29)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 29 Hear Me When I Call Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 141:1-10 | 2 Kings 15:1-16:20 | Acts 19:13-41 | Proverbs 18:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 141 I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading →

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