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Contrast

Posted on March 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. He has found a place of refuge from the hand of the wicked. Surely God will bring protection. Surely God in his justice will do what is right with the wicked. Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist also speaks of the value of meditating on the word. “I have hidden your word in my heart.” (11). He verbally recounts the word with his lips (13). “He meditates on the Lord’s precepts and considers his ways” (15). As we repeat the word verbally, meditating on it, and memorizing it, we are helped greatly in our efforts to live pure lives. Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works

Posted on July 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we slow down our reading and praying and take time to meditate and listen, we become more aware of His presence and more sensitive to His voice. Our whole perspective on the day changes as we remember the greatness of the God who loves us and cares for us. As we walk through the day aware of his goodness, we recognize his good works all around us. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Note the scripture readings at the top, if you take a few minutes daily following the reading plan, you will read through the entire bible in the coming year. It really is not that difficult. Slow and steady wins the race. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare?  The slow and steady tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. It is good to take it slow and meditate on the scripture. Notice that the blessing here is for the one who takes the time not only to read but also to meditate on the scripture all day long. Continue reading →

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