Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Open Your Eyes, Lord

Posted on July 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle a trial of your faith? How do you handle the taunts of the enemy? Hezekiah sets a great example. Lay out the problem before the LORD and cry out to him in prayer. He hears and he will answer. Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

On the one hand, Jehoahaz’ story is a reminder that God delights in giving second chances. On the other hand, Jehoahaz’ story is a reminder that we often squander the chances we are given—we often fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing that could be ours. Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As children we used to say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Those words may be valiant attempts to downplay a verbal attack, but they are untrue. 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, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows us completely. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the motives behind our words and actions.   Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes going to a prayer meeting can get you in trouble. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The widow found herself in a desperate place. Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gladness found in our relationship with Christ and bubbling up from within by the Holy Spirit can not be taken away by mere circumstances. Continue reading →

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