Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

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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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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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our faith is often mixed with unbelief. It is hard to overcome what we see in order to walk by faith. Yet Jesus looks into our hearts and sees the seeds of faith and encourages them to bloom. He calls us to trust him more; to trust him for even the impossible. “Everything is possible for him who believes.”  Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on February 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has chosen you to be one of his Holy people. He is working in you to accomplish his holy purposes. He has given you his Spirit to enable you to live freely in his strength and power. Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (24). Your faithful waiting will one day be rewarded. Continue reading →

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