Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace! (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 82:1-8 | 2 Chronicles 33:14 – 34:33 | Romans 16:8-27 | Proverbs 20:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 33:1 – 34:33 “In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his … Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop (Aug 2)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 81:8-16 | 2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13 | Romans 15:23-16:7 | Proverbs 20:16-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 32:1 – 33:13 “In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law … Continue reading →

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Starting and Finishing Well (July 30)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 80:1-7 | 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 28:27 | Romans 13:1-14 | Proverbs 20:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 28:27 Uzziah was off to a great start. Things were going extremely well, maybe too well. Then he crashed and had a … Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe (July 28)

Posted on July 28, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 79: 1-8 | 2 Chronicles 21:1 – 23:21 | Romans 11:13-36 | Proverbs 20:7Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 11:13-36“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, And his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do (July 27)

Posted on July 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:65-72 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 Romans 10:14 – 11:12 Proverbs 20:4-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this … Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:56-64 | 2 Chronicles 17:1 – 18:34 | Romans 9:22 – 10:13 | Proverbs 20:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 9:22-10:13 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1 NIV) Do … Continue reading →

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Time After Time (July 25)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:32-55 | 2 Chronicles 14:1 – 16:14 | Romans 9:1-21 | Proverbs 20:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 78:32-55 Psalm 78:41-42 (ESV) They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel. [42] They did not remember his power or the day … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation (July 22)

Posted on July 22, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 77:16-20 | 2 Chronicles 6:12 – 7:10 | Romans 7:14 – 8:8 | Proverbs 19:24-25Today’s Focus: Romans 7:14 – 8:8 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 77:1-15 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 6:11 | Romans 7:1-13 | Proverbs 19:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 77 “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; … Continue reading →

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