Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Too Good to Be True

Posted on January 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abraham and Sarah were promised a son, Isaac (meaning Laughter). Indeed he would be the laughter of an old couple that had no hope of their own—a source of joy that only the God of the impossible could bring. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Abraham, Blessing, covenant, encouragement, faith, hopeless situations, miracles, obedience, promise of a son, Sarah, When GOd does the impossible | Leave a comment

Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we feel helpless and hopeless, we are in a place where God can meet us with his grace. When we feel overwhelmed, we are in a place where we can find his sustaining power. When life overwhelms us, we find peace in resting in the everlasting arms. When things seem darkest, we are most ready for the dawning of a new day. The blessing is found in the fact that he meets us where we are and blesses us beyond anything we deserve. That’s grace—and that’s always good news. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged beatitudes, blessed, children of God, comforted, filled, kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 5, pure in heart, see God, shown mercy, they will see God, unexpected people, unexpected places, upside down kingdom | Leave a comment

Come, Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus never makes mistakes. He knows your potential. He will be with you each step of the way as you reach out to others with the good news of the gospel. Don’t be afraid. Get out of your boat and follow him. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged call of Christ, come follow me, discipleship, evangelism, fishing for people, James and John, Jesus, Jesus sees your potential, obedience, ordinary people, Peter and Andrew | Leave a comment

He Walked with God

Posted on January 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” It makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Enoch, faith, Genesis, God took him away, he was no more, inyimsvy eiyh zhof, prayer, Spending time with God, spiritual heroes, walked with God | Leave a comment

When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet, when Satan creeps in with suggestions that God is withholding something good from us, our thinking is affected and our mind is taken captive by warped thought patterns. We often become blinded to the truth. This was the path of Adam and Eve and it is a path that we all know too well. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged adam and eve, bible, God, God's best, God's good and perfect gifts, God's wisdom, Is God withholding something from you?, Jesus, obedience, perfect in goodness, Satan, sin and temptation, temptation | Leave a comment

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Each day I invite you to read the Bible with me and include scriptures that will take you through the Bible in one year. We read from Psalms, Proverbs, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. The devotional each day is based on one of those four sections of Scripture. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bible reading, Blessing, delight in the Word, don't miss out on the blessing, meditate on scripture, read the scriptures, read through the bible in a year | Leave a comment

Hallelujah!

Posted on December 31, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you thirsty? Do you hear his call? Then open your heart to Him, and experience the free gift of the water of life: Life that is eternal, Life lived to the full. Open your heart to the one who comes “with healing in his wings.” Hallelujah! Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bible reading plan, Hallelujah, read the bible | Leave a comment

A Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on December 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He will wipe every tear from our eyes. We will be with God. He will be with us. We will be his people. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bible, glimpse of heaven, God, heaven, Jesus, Revelation | Leave a comment

All Creatures

Posted on December 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is good and right for us to praise the name of the Lord. “His name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” God reigns. Let the earth be glad. Let’s join the angels and worship God our King! Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged all creation worships, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, new creation, Praise, Psalm 148, Revelation 20, Worship, Zechariah 14 | Leave a comment

King of Kings

Posted on December 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Since the fall of man in the garden, all of creation has been waiting in anxious anticipation of this day. The suffering and pain brought on by sin is not forgotten by God. It will be vindicated as Jesus comes in his glory. Those who have endured persecution look to this day of victory. Indeed, all of creation waits for his coming: the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Jesus will come in glory, King Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, second coming of Christ | 2 Comments