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Interrupted

Posted on March 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

From the looks of the story, this woman was an unexpected interruption on a busy day. Jesus has already been recruited for a miracle—the resurrection of Jairus’ daughter. Yet somehow sandwiched between the two parts of that story, is this unexpected interruption—this healing of a woman who hadn’t given up hope after years of suffering—a woman with the faith to believe that if she just “touched the hem of his garment” that she would be healed. Continue reading →

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Passing it On to the Next Generation

Posted on March 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love for God also expresses itself in remembering what God has done and then passing on what we remember to the next generation. “It was not your children who saw . . . but it was your own eyes that saw all these great things the LORD has done.” Continue reading →

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Everything Changes

Posted on March 21, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were standing at the doorway to the Promised Land. On the other side was a land flowing with milk and honey; a land of abundant produce. Would they step into the promise by faith, or would they doubt and lose out on the promise? Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Know that when you are feeling helpless and hopeless, God sees and he cares. His everlasting arms are there to uphold you. He is the one you can turn to, the one who will take up your cause. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But to children trust seems to just come naturally. I think this is why Jesus tells us that to enter into the Kingdom we must become like little children. To enter into the fullness of kingdom life, we must live by faith and trust in Jesus each step of the journey. We must move beyond our hurts, doubts and disappointments to renew our childlike trust. Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The boy’s father honestly expresses the struggle of a heart that earnestly hopes but struggles with doubts: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” In response to that honest confession, Jesus sets the boy free in an instant. Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid

Posted on February 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To rightly revere God, to stand in awe of Him, is to fear Him. This “astonished reverence” is foundational to a life lived in the fullness of his blessing, a life of intimate fellowship that brings the Father pleasure and brings our hearts deep satisfaction. Continue reading →

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Falling to Pieces

Posted on February 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. And despite our best intentions–even our bravado–we will have times when we fail him. There will be times when we fall down. Continue reading →

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What is Your Need?

Posted on January 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Bring it to Jesus. Like he did with the blind men, he asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” Continue reading →

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