Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers

Posted on August 4, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What about your prayers? Are they as honest and authentic? Or are they plastic and fake? A lot of prayers are—especially public prayers. God knows what is in your heart—and he delights in the man or woman who will put down their mask to pour out their heart to him. Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on August 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace truly is amazing. If it can find and change a man like Manasseh, there might be hope yet for you and me. Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop

Posted on August 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The blessings of the mountaintop are wonderful, but can become a temptation to pride. That is one foothold that you don’t want to even try—it leads to a quick and devastating slide to the bottom. Continue reading →

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Blessing Instead of Bleeping

Posted on August 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every malicious word, every tasty snippet of gossip, every venomous, sarcastic comment (humor is great, but even some humor wounds), every word that is judgmental, every hasty, angry word: each one, a curse. Continue reading →

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Thank God for Broccoli

Posted on July 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those who are more mature in Christ, must not use their freedom unwisely—it can be misunderstood and cause another to stumble. Continue reading →

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Starting and Finishing Well

Posted on July 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Lofty thoughts of God led to his success. Lofty thoughts about himself led to his downfall. Continue reading →

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Medium Rare or Well Done?

Posted on July 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Being a living sacrifice is demonstrated by our humble service (3-8). God has given you gifts. A living sacrifice demonstrates his or her humility by willingly using those gifts to build up other believers and to share the love of Christ with those who need the good news. Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe

Posted on July 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Knowing God leads us to worship. But often it is the mysteries—the things we don’t know and can’t comprehend—that take us to a higher place in our worship. They makes us stand in awe of God and his wisdom that is “just plain” beyond our ability to comprehend. Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Posted on July 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jehoshaphat ordered the singers to the front lines of the battle. They led the people to sing and praise the splendor of God’s holiness: “Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever.” The Lord took care of the rest.  The enemy fell into confusion and began to fight among themselves. Victory was won through praise. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercession is both agony and ecstasy—both deep struggle and “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). Open your heart to Jesus, feel the burdens of his heart and allow him to teach you to pray. He has much to teach you. The ecstasy makes all the agony worthwhile. Continue reading →

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