Tag Archives: dark night of the soul

Waiting Expectantly

Posted on January 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Waiting with expectation is the difficult but necessary condition of the heart that would get the ear of God. It demonstrates our faith in the unseen promises despite the circumstances we see. It reveals the kind of faith God delights in and rewards: persevering faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God. Because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have these “dark nights of the soul” where God is teaching us to trust him in the dark. They are difficult times because they stretch our faith, but they can be times of incredible growth. Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have these “dark nights of the soul” where God is teaching us to trust him in the dark. They are difficult times because they stretch our faith, but they can be times of incredible growth. Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God playing “hide and seek” with you? Then perhaps this is a time to become child-like again; a time to enjoy the seeking again–to rediscover the joy of hide and seek. Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Aug 23)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 23 No Easy Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” (Job 9:1 The Message) “God’s wisdom is so … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Expectation (Jan 6)

Posted on January 6, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 6 Waiting in Expectation Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 5:1-3 | Gen 13:6 – 15:21 | Matt 5:27-48 | Proverbs 1:29 – 33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 5:1-3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 21 Hide and Seek Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 77:1-15 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 6:11 | Romans 7:1-13 | Proverbs 19:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 77 “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to … Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold (Daily Devotional for Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

(These devotional thoughts are intended to encourage you as you read through the Bible in a year. Each day I focus on one of the texts from the daily “read through the bible” schedule). Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 77:1-15 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 6:11 | Romans 7:1-13  | Proverbs 19:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 77 “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; … Continue reading →

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