Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 10 So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:21-29; Numbers 14:1 – 15:16; Mark 14:53-72; Proverbs 11:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 14:1 – 15:16 “All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the … Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were standing at the doorway to the Promised Land. On the other side was a land flowing with milk and honey; a land of abundant produce. Would they step into the promise by faith, or would they doubt and lose out on the promise? Continue reading →

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Waiting in Delight

Posted on March 8, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Being still while waiting on the LORD is the soil in which delight sprouts and grows. It is the good soil which ultimately produces the “desires of one’s heart.” In the process of waiting and praying, we are transformed, and so are our desires. Selfish, foolish, worldly and sinful desires are stripped away by time spent in the presence of the LORD. Motives are tested; faith is refined. The desire that remains is in keeping with God’s best for us. Continue reading →

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Contrast

Posted on March 7, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. He has found a place of refuge from the hand of the wicked. Surely God will bring protection. Surely God in his justice will do what is right with the wicked. Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD

Posted on March 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those who seek him diligently and expectantly are the ones most likely to find the intimate place with the Father. Continue reading →

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Amazed Delighted or Afraid?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The crowds listened with delight, while the religious leaders feared him and plotted his arrest. Continue reading →

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Turn the Tables

Posted on March 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is your house of prayer a place for all people? What about those that are from different nations and cultures? The Temple had lost its missional focus: the court of the gentiles had become a place of convenience for the Jewish worshipers—a place where they could buy the things they needed for the sacrifices. Are we reaching out to the nations? The nations are coming to us in America, what are we doing to reach out to them? Does your church see the potential of being involved in missions here—as well as there? Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some seek for glory. Some seek for the first place. Christ is looking for those who will take the last place–for the one who will be a servant to all. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But to children trust seems to just come naturally. I think this is why Jesus tells us that to enter into the Kingdom we must become like little children. To enter into the fullness of kingdom life, we must live by faith and trust in Jesus each step of the journey. We must move beyond our hurts, doubts and disappointments to renew our childlike trust. Continue reading →

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When Words are Many

Posted on February 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Wisdom leads us to be careful listeners and to be careful with our words. Encouraging, well-timed words that build up rather than tear down are powerful—a sign of wisdom and maturity. Continue reading →

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