Tag Archives: praying

Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers

Posted on August 4, 2025 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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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We can’t do the job on our own. We need his power to be effective witnesses. Therefore Jesus tells us to wait and pray. Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope

Posted on June 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up believing that God can use you, in spite your past, in spite of your failures. In fact, those struggles and failures might be the very experiences he uses most for his glory. Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 24 October 4 Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:6-13 | Jeremiah 2:31-4:18 | Colossians 1:1-20 | Proverbs 24:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Colossians 1 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not … Continue reading →

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Praying and Going (Jan 14)

Posted on January 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Confronted by the immense need, Jesus called the disciples to pray. He told them, “the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (9:37). Continue reading →

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A Healing Community (Nov 21)

Posted on November 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 21 A Healing Community Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | Ezekiel 42:1-43:27 | James 5:1-20 | Proverbs 28:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: James 5:1-20 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing … Continue reading →

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