Tag Archives: Blessing

Blessing Instead of Bleeping (Aug 1)

Posted on August 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every malicious word, every tasty snippet of gossip, every venomous, sarcastic comment (humor is great, but even some humor wounds), every word that is judgmental, every hasty, angry word: each one, a curse. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders (Apr 9)

Posted on April 9, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 9 Resting Between His Shoulders Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 50:7-23 | Deuteronomy 33:1-20 | Luke 13:1-21 | Proverbs 12:25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 33:1-20 About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for … Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing (Dec 20)

Posted on December 20, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 20 Missing Out on the Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 144:1-8 | Hag 1:1-2:23 | Revelation 11:1-19 | Proverbs 30:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Haggai 1-2 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “These people say, ‘The time has not … Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed (Mar 19)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 19 Generous Hearts are Blessed Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 41:1-3 | Numbers 28:16-29:40 | Luke 3:23-38 | Proverbs 11:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 41:1-3 “Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD … Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure (Jan 29)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 29 Where is Your Treasure? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 18:1-6 | Exodus 7:2-9:35 | Matthew 19:13-30 | Proverbs 6:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 19:13-30 “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, … Continue reading →

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

Posted on January 24, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 24 The Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 16:1-6 | Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 | Matthew 15:29-16:12 | Proverbs 4:20-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 “Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh…” (Genesis 47:8, 10 NIV) “Bring them to me so … Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires (Nov 19)

Posted on November 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 19 Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 | James 2:18-3:18 | Proverbs 28:2 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 2:18-3:18 “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought … Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us (Nov 16)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 16 Through Us and In Us Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 123:1-4 | Ezekiel 33:1-34:31 | Hebrews 13:1-25 | Proverbs 27:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 13:1-25 Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV) May the God of peace, who through the blood of the … Continue reading →

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What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing? (Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 28 What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:12-23 | Job 28:1 – 30:31 | 2 Corinthians 2:12 – 17 | Proverbs 22:7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 “But thanks be to God, who … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to … Continue reading →

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