Tag Archives: encouragement

Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There will come a day for encouraging words. There will come a time for advice. There will come a day when words will be welcome. Until then, be there–fully there. Listen. Pray. Be the friend we all need in these difficult times. Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down?

Posted on August 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Tearing down is simple. Building up is an art. Anyone can criticize; it takes no great skill to see the problems. It takes a real leader not to be distracted by the words that tear down; to keep to the task despite criticism. Continue reading →

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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Barnabas was one that could always be counted on to be an encouragement to others. Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your storm? Not all storms are weather related. Some of the strongest are those that rage in the human heart: Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouraging words. Often those words of encouragement are ones that we want to hear such as a word of hope when we are going through a tough time; a word of affirmation when we are discouraged. Yet, encouragement doesn’t always mean flowery words of praise for another. Sometimes encouragement requires a spur–a painful poke in our backside that spurs us on to action. Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The ministry of encouragement is powerful, and it is one that we are all called to. Some may be especially gifted by God at it–someone like Barnabas in the New Testament–but we are all invited to join the ministry of encouragement: “Encourage one another daily.” Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Support

Posted on September 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We each have a vital role to play in the body of Christ. Each of us is gifted for ministry. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 24 Worthless Physicians Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! … 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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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Continue reading →

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