Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Waiting in Delight

Posted on March 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God desires intimate fellowship with you. You are his child created to find delight in Him. Know that as you delight yourself in Him–as you wait and pray and enjoy the fellowship—he is preparing you for that which your heart truly desires. Continue reading →

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Contrast

Posted on March 7, 2024 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. Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD

Posted on March 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses had an unusual intimacy with God: “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Ex 33:11). Continue reading →

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid?

Posted on March 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Feel free to bring your questions to Jesus. Look to him for wisdom. Stand amazed and delight in his teaching. It brings light; it brings life. Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is commonly thought that the idea “God helps those who help themselves” is found in Scripture. It is not. Continue reading →

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Turn the Tables

Posted on March 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus passion and zeal was expressed as he sought to reclaim the temple as a house of prayer for all nations. He was upset with the misuse of the temple. He was angry that the nations were left out of the house of prayer as the court of the gentiles had become a place of merchandising. Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2024 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. Servanthood is the only road to greatness in Christ’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children have an ability to trust that we often lose as we grow older and become more jaded and cynical. Continue reading →

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When the Foundations are Being Destroyed

Posted on February 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When the foundations are being destroyed, what is the righteous to do? Continue reading →

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When Words Are Many

Posted on February 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble. As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Continue reading →

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