Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

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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God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26; 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28;  Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus:  2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 21 Bumps in the Road Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22; 2 Kings 1:1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the town that their … Continue reading →

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Inquire of the Lord

Posted on June 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Seek the LORD and his counsel. When he speaks, listen, even if it is not what you want to hear. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship

Posted on June 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gods we dream up—greed, materialism, hedonism and the like—have neither eyes nor ears. They are just as lifeless—and bring us no more life than the more traditional idols. As we trust in them, we become more like them. Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God answers prayer. Pray fervently and expectantly. And don’t be too surprised when the answer you are seeking comes knocking at the door. Continue reading →

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The God Who Answers

Posted on June 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This time, there was an answer. The living God proved to be a God who hears and answers prayer. He answered by fire, consuming the sacrifice. Continue reading →

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Always Enough

Posted on June 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is able to provide for our needs in extraordinary ways. Consider Elijah. Continue reading →

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