Tag Archives: discouragement

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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I Have Seen the Lord!

Posted on June 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection brought hope and joy to Jesus’ disciples. It continues to bring hope and joy to us today. Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming.   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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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 (July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those called to a great task are those most likely to be targeted by discouragement arrows. So take heart, you must be causing some threat to the enemy or he wouldn’t bother to waste his arrows on you. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating diseases. A disease of the heart–a heart attack indeed. What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. 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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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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