Tag Archives: Blessing

Grumblers and Faultfinders

Posted on December 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do “grumbling” and “faultfinding” really demand such stark warnings? Boasting and flattery? We often tolerate the “sins of the tongue” and treat them as “not as big of a deal” as other sins. But they have devastating effects on people and in the life of the church. Perhaps that is why Jude includes them on his list of serious offenses. Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. His own people, the people of Judah, had drifted from God and were suffering the consequences of being under judgment: In the midst of this spiritual darkness, the integrity of Daniel and his friends stands as a beacon of light. Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on November 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Anyone who has been the victim of gossip knows how a story spreads and gets more outrageous as the process goes on. Truly, gossip is a sin with “forest-fire” like qualities. It gets out of control and creates great devastation. Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us

Posted on November 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What tasks has God given you to do today? Do you believe that God will give you everything you need to do his will in all that he calls you to do today? He is always there to provide everything we need if we rely on him for it: Continue reading →

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Eternal Encouragement

Posted on October 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps you need a fresh touch of God’s love and encouragement. Maybe you need God to give you a clearer sense of the good hope that is yours in Christ. Maybe you need his strengthening power in every good deed and word today. I pray that Paul’s blessing for the Thessalonians may be yours today. Receive it! Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Waiting brings a greater blessing, as Isaiah reminds us: “Blessed are all those who wait for him” (30:18b). One day the waiting will be over and God will graciously bless us. He is waiting and longing to do that very thing: “The LORD waits (longs) to be gracious to you” (30:18a). Continue reading →

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Blessing Instead of Bleeping

Posted on August 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Instead of blessing people with encouraging, helpful words, we are so quick to demean and criticize. Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes, Lord

Posted on July 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 1 Open Your Eyes, Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 143:1-6; 2 Kings 18:13-19:37; Acts 21:1-16; Proverbs 18:8 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 19 Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the … Continue reading →

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Unity Brings Blessing

Posted on June 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is a blessing in unity, when we lay aside our differences and come together around the one we worship—the source of all true unity. God pours out the anointing oil. The power and presence of his precious Holy Spirit dwells in a fresh way. Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Wisdom

Posted on January 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To fail to heed God’s wisdom is to invite trouble and turmoil. Failing to live by his Word brings anxiety and fear. The fool who deviates from God’s path of wisdom has trouble sleeping at night. Continue reading →

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