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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your words really do reveal your character. They point to what is really inside.

To the follower of Christ, those words should be words that bless rather than curse; words that lift up rather than words that tear down.  Instead of gossip and slander, the changed heart speaks words of hope and love. Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words say a lot about who we really are on the inside. They are one of the fruits of our inner life. Jesus reminds us: “out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words often say a lot more about us than we realize. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit (March 18)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 18 Change Brings Fruit Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 40:11-17 | Numbers 26:52-28:15 | Luke 3:1-22 | Proverbs 11:16-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 3:1-22 “He [John] went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism for the forgiveness … Continue reading →

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