Tag Archives: faith

Purity

Posted on October 23, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we realize that the principles of the Word have been given to us by a loving and gracious God who only desires the best for us, we will delight in the Word and rejoice in our obedience to it. Our motivation for obedience moves from “have to” to “want to,” and that is a much more powerful motivation that can indeed enable us to walk in purity. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged eager to do what is good, faith, Jesus, keep his way pure, living according to Your word, meditating on the truth of scripture, purity, wholehearted desire, Word of God, young man | Leave a comment

Replacing Fear with Boldness

Posted on October 22, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing in the victory of Christ, we can resist the spirit of fear. Empowered by the Spirit we can find boldness in our walk with Christ, and in our witness. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bible, bold witness, boldness, christianity, faith, fear, God, Jesus, love, ministry, Paul and Timothy, power, power of the Spirit, self-discipline, spirit of fear, timid Timothy, witness | Leave a comment

Set an Example

Posted on October 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We live in a day looking for people of integrity—examples we can follow. Take Paul’s advice to heart:

“Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged example in speech, faith, integrity, life, love, purity, set an example, Spiritual gifts, young peopel | Leave a comment

Real Faith Means Hard Work

Posted on October 9, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Faith, hope and love are not theoretical virtues that we hold in our heart. They show themselves by working hard for the sake of the gospel—by our willingness to sacrifice all for the sake of our mission. We all have been gifted by God to be a part of the team. So let’s get to work. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged endurance in trials, endurance inspired by hope, faith, hard work, Hope, labor prompted by love, love, willing to sacrifice, work produced by faith | Leave a comment

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Posted on September 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One good indicator of a life lived in the fullness of the Spirit is a joyful, singing heart. When the Holy Spirit is really in control, he fills you with joy and he fills your heart with singing. Life lived in the flesh doesn’t produce joyful songs, but life in the Spirit always does. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged be filled with the spirit and sing, faith, Holy Spirit, hymns, joy, joyful singing, making music in your heart, prayer, Psalms, Singing, spirit and truth, spirit-filled life, spiritual songs, Worship | Leave a comment

He Holds Your Hand

Posted on September 23, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever your trial, know that your heavenly Father is holding on to your hand. He is there and won’t let you go. Don’t be afraid. He is there to help you. When his hand is clasping yours, any place is a safe place. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged comfort and reassurance, encouragement, faith, Father's hand holding on to yours, God's protection, He holds your hand, Hope, peace, prayer, Your Heavenly Father's strong hand | Leave a comment

Soaring on Eagle’s Wings

Posted on September 22, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we wait in hope—seeking him expectantly—he renews our strength. God gives us the ability to walk when we grow tired—the ability to run when all our strength is gone. He even gives us the ability to soar against all the gusts of wind—the circumstances of life that seem to make it impossible to keep moving forward. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged faith, Let's soar, run and not grow weary, soar against the strong currents, soar like an eagle, Soaring on Eagle's wings, wait in hope, walk and not be faint | Leave a comment

Where to Turn

Posted on September 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In prayer, he takes the situation to the LORD and rests in the character and promise of His God. He appeals to God’s glory and prays that God will work in such a way that all the kingdoms will know that “You alone are God.” Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged faith, Hezekiah, laid out his concern before the LORD, prayer, reveal your glory, sackcloth and ashes, trusting God, wisdom, words of the accuser, Worship, you alone are God | Leave a comment

Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But most of the time he is teaching us how to trust Him in the dark—to press ahead in trust when we struggle to understand the path ahead. Don’t be discouraged in the process. Remember that he is gracious and he longs to bless you when the time is right. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged answers to prayer, bible, blessed are those who wait, christianity, dark night, faith, God, God hears, God listens, gracious, Hope, Jesus, silence, the Lord longs to be gracious to you, this is the way walk in it, waiting, when the time is right | Leave a comment

The Big Picture

Posted on September 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. For Isaiah, that meant pointing to the hope of the coming Messiah. In earlier chapters he warned of judgment, but even in all that he points to the hope that one day the Messiah will come. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Uncategorized | Tagged a branch will bear fruit, bible, big picture, christianity, faith, God, Isaiah, Jesus, kingdom of God, Messiah, rule and reign, shoot from the stump of Jesse | Leave a comment