Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

New Songs

Posted on July 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old songs should be cherished and sung and passed on to the next generation; Yet, like the psalmist, we should also look for the ongoing work of God in our lives that will produce new songs. Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Josiah called for a return to Torah—a return to the covenant God had made with his people. He had the unique distinction of being a ruler who turned to the LORD “with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength.” Continue reading →

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A Strong Tower

Posted on July 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 2 A Strong Tower Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 143:7-12; 2 Kings 20:2-22:2; Acts 21:17-36; Proverbs 18:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Proverbs 18:10 “The Name of the Lord is a strong tower;  the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes, Lord

Posted on July 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 1 Open Your Eyes, Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 143:1-6; 2 Kings 18:13-19:37; Acts 21:1-16; Proverbs 18:8 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 19 Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the … Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2024 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 call to you. … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2024 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 he saw how … Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Deep down we all know that words can wound us deeply. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We think we know ourselves, but as Jeremiah reminds us: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV). Our minds and heart play many games to justify our behavior. Other times morbid introspection leaves us in a hopeless pit of false guilt and despair. But God sees through it all. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Growth is often messy. It can lead to conflict, to struggle and all sorts of problems. Remain flexible, follow God’s leading and trust him to give you wisdom and creativity. As you do, God works and the church continues to grow in numbers and to be strengthened in faith. What appears to us to be merely a problem is often a path to growth. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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