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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary, one who was already given to enjoying Jesus presence, in this case goes a step further.  She enters into extravagant worship. She anoints Jesus feet with an expensive perfume—even wiping his feet with her hair.  In this beautiful, expensive and extravagant act she expresses her love and devotion to Jesus. She went the extra mile—her worship was costly. You can be sure that the beautiful aroma of the act of worship went beyond the room and into the presence of the Father. Extravagant worship always does. Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on May 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The good shepherd, Jesus, knows your name. He knows you intimately and fully. He loves you completely—so much so that he laid down his life so that you can live. He calls you by name to follow him into life as it was meant to be: life in green pastures; life lived to the full. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 10 Are You Hungry? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 68:7-18; 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27; John 6:22-42; Proverbs 14:34-35 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 6:22-42 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 29 Waiting and Witnessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 61:5-8; Judges 9:22-10:18; Luke 24:13-53; Proverbs 14:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus:   Luke 24 (NIV)      [48] You are witnesses of these things. [49] I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places his burden in God’s strong hands. He pours out his wounded heart to the God who hears: “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress and he hears my voice. . . . God who is enthroned forever will hear” (16-19). Continue reading →

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Where are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 15 Where Are the Other Nine? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 55:1-8; Josh 11:1-12:24; Luke 17:11-37; Proverbs 13:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 17:11-37 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. … Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a heated moment, we say so many things we regret. In a careless moment, we say things that hurt and offend. Without even realizing it, a word that was on our tongues before we had carefully considered it in our minds brings unintended consequences. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When God calls us to do something, he will be with us. In the final analysis, that is the only thing that really matters. Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on April 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus plot twist reveals something else about identifying our neighbor. Jesus tells us that the neighbor in the story is the Samaritan. In so doing, Jesus calls us to confront personal and societal prejudice. He calls us to love to those we find it most difficult to love—those easiest for us to stereotype—those easiest for us to despise. Continue reading →

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Become an Answer to Your Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 2 Become an Answer to Your Prayers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 47:1-4; Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30; Luke 9:50-10:12; Proverbs 12:11 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Luke 9:50 – 10:12 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the … Continue reading →

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