Tag Archives: Open your heart

The Real Thing

Posted on September 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The key to living the Christian life is not trying hard to live by the rules in my own strength and power. Rather, it is all about a grace based relationship with the one who loves me most—Jesus. Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God

Posted on August 9, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all stand in need of the hand of the Lord (his blessing) each and every day. We just can’t do it alone. Therefore we go to him daily in prayer seeking his blessing as we pray, and as we hear and obey his word. Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart

Posted on July 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is waiting at your heart’s door.  He is knocking today. He wants to enjoy fellowship with you. Open up your heart to him and enjoy his presence. He wants to be your friend. Open up your heart. Open it wide. Don’t hold anything back. Enjoy your time with him today. Continue reading →

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Plastic Prayers

Posted on August 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open up your heart to God, just like David did. Get it all “out on the table,” then allow God to deal with the questions, the fears, the pain, the problems, the doubts. He patiently waits on us to clean out the closets of our heart. He delights in meeting with us when we do. Honesty is the road to transformation. We trade in our plastic religiosity to become authentic Christ followers. Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 31, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May I encourage you to read through the Bible with me again next year? I do hope that you will continue to open up your heart daily as we read through the scripture from cover to cover. Perhaps you’ve joined in from time to time, let me encourage you to jump in with both feet and read through the Bible this next year. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper? Continue reading →

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A Solitary Place

Posted on February 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Very early, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayed.” Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart

Posted on July 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Him today. Tell him what is on your heart. Do not hold anything back. He wants to hear your cries and satisfy your deepest desires. Your pain, your sorrows, your fears, your questions; he wants to hear them all. He wants to draw near to you, but he waits until we call on him—until we call on him in truth.  You do not have to pretend in his presence—you do not have to put on any masks. He can see your heart just as it is. But he wants you to open it up “in truth.” Continue reading →

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Religious Games

Posted on April 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When it comes to religion, there are some who play the game better than others. Continue reading →

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The Real Thing (Sept 16)

Posted on September 16, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 16 The Real Thing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 104:31-35 | Isaiah 22:1-24:23 | Galatians 2:17- 3:9 | Proverbs 23:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 2:17-3:9 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in … Continue reading →

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