Tag Archives: hear and obey

Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t allow God’s word to be stolen from you. Don’t allow times of testing to choke out the word. Don’t allow the pursuit of pleasure or wealth or the worries of this life keep you from being productive. Open up your heart to God: hear, retain and persevere in obedience to produce an abundant crop. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is an epidemic of itchy ears today. This should be no surprise, as Paul warned us that this would be the case. Those with itchy ears listen to only what they want to hear. Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment