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Mirror, Mirror

Posted on November 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a similar way, I need to look into God’s mirror each day. As I look into his word, he shows me areas I need to change, places in need of ongoing transformation. This needed daily ritual gets me ready for the challenges of the day. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has compassion on all he has made and a special place in his heart for the poor and needy. So it is not surprising that God promises to bless those who bless the poor. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why Mary? The text hints at some of the reason God chose her. She was humble. She was obedient. She trusted God to fulfill the promise. She was a woman who knew how to pray and how to praise. She was willing. Continue reading →

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Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we feel helpless and hopeless, we are in a place where God can meet us with his grace. When we feel overwhelmed, we are in a place where we can find his sustaining power. When life overwhelms us, we find peace in resting in the everlasting arms. When things seem darkest, we are most ready for the dawning of a new day. The blessing is found in the fact that he meets us where we are and blesses us beyond anything we deserve. That’s grace—and that’s always good news. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders

Posted on April 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places us between his shoulders, carrying us as a child. Resting between his shoulders, we are safe, secure and deeply loved. What a beautiful picture of the kind of love our Heavenly Father has for each of us. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Bless those you know who are in need. The generous heart is sure to blessed by God. For he blesses those he knows will look for the opportunity to be a blessing. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary was willing to serve God in any capacity. She was willing to be a servant. God is looking for that same attitude of humility expressed in availability. Continue reading →

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Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we feel helpless and hopeless, we are in a place where God can meet us with his grace. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; The LORD protects him and keeps him alive; He is called blessed in the land; You do not give him up to the will of his enemies” (Psalms 41:1-3 NIV). Continue reading →

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Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus message was truly good news–especially to those feeling beat up, burned out, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of life. Continue reading →

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