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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever noticed that when God calls a leader to a great task, he repeatedly reassures them with words like these: “Be strong and courageous,” “Do not be afraid” and “Do not be discouraged.” Why? Because he knows that their “strong and courageous” heart will be tempted to give in to fear and discouragement. The enemy knows that discouragement is an epidemic that keeps us from accomplishing the task in God’s strength and courage. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating disease. A disease of the heart—a heart attack indeed. It eats away at the heart and causes it to wither. In its final stages it combines with hopelessness and fear to completely debilitate the victim. It makes them unable to accomplish any task. It tempts the victim to give up. It is contagious—highly contagious. What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Because he trusted in God, he was able to find hope in an apparently hopeless situation. Because he feared God, he didn’t have to fear the storm. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To be discouraged is to lose heart. The heart, instead of living out of the “strength and courage” and hope found in our life in Christ, gives in to the temptations of fear and hopelessness. The thief, who only wishes to steal and kill and destroy, shoots the arrows of discouragement into our hearts. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating disease. A disease of the heart—a heart attack indeed. It eats away at the heart and causes it to wither. In its final stages it combines with hopelessness and fear to completely debilitate the victim. It makes them unable to accomplish any task. They are tempted to give up. It is contagious—highly contagious.  What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (Apr 10)

Posted on April 10, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 10 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:1-12 | Deuteronomy 34:4- Josh 2:24 | Luke 13:22-14:6 | Proverbs 12:26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Joshua 1 Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (April 10)

Posted on April 10, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 10 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:1-12 | Deuteronomy 34:4- Josh 2:24 | Luke 13:22-14:6 | Proverbs 12:26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Joshua 1 Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of … Continue reading →

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