Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Mighty Warrior

Posted on April 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet God saw Gideon’s potential. In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times where we face temptation. We all have times where the circumstances we face seem overwhelming. There are times when what God calls us to do seems more than we are able to handle. In those times, Jesus example reminds us that the best thing we can do is go to our solitary place where we pour out our heart to the Father and look for his strength. Continue reading →

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Never Ending Cycle

Posted on April 24, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

drifting back into old patterns of disobedience comes easily. We are easily lured into compromise, just as they were in Judges. We must cry out to God in true repentance and seek his deliverance. Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on April 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Likely weary from a day of teaching and ministry, Jesus finds a solitary place—and as was his practice—he spends extended time in prayer. Clearly this is a pattern rooted in delight rather than duty—this is a time and place set apart to enjoy fellowship with his Father in prayer. Continue reading →

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As for Me and My House

Posted on April 22, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

After reminding them how God had fulfilled his promises and had been faithful to the covenant, Joshua calls them to commitment. Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on April 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Finding our home in his grace, we can stop striving in our own strength and power. Finding our security in being his dearly loved child, we are free to take up his yoke and learn from him. Giving up on our futile self-effort, we find rest; rest for our souls. Continue reading →

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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The temple was designed by God to be a place of worship and prayer for all of God’s people. It was to be a house of prayer for all nations. But somehow it lost its focus; it was robbed of its purpose. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too often Christians are known more for their condemnation than their love for “sinners.”So with whom will you be eating this week? Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to take his burden to God. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. God is looking for our faith–and is especially pleased with a faith that perseveres despite what it sees–a faith that refuses to die even as it presses in expectantly despite months or years with no apparent answer. Continue reading →

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