Tag Archives: Psalms

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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Sweeter than Honey

Posted on February 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The essence of the moral law—The Ten Commandments—is an expression of a way of life that flows out of love for God and for neighbor and reflects the perfection of our holy God. While it can be misused (a point well established in both the Old and New Testaments), the law was intended as a God-given expression of the will and wisdom of an all knowing, all-wise God. The law laid out a way of life for those whom God had entered into covenant. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for God’s word? Do you go after it with panting? Is your desire to understand and do God’s will so intense that you pant after his commands? Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Posted on September 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One good indicator of a life lived in the fullness of the Spirit is a joyful, singing heart. When the Holy Spirit is really in control, he fills you with joy and he fills your heart with singing. Life lived in the flesh doesn’t produce joyful songs, but life in the Spirit always does. Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on July 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times when we wonder if God is hiding. We have times when we don’t feel the sense of his presence. But know that he is there, hoping that you will remember the childhood delight of seeking him diligently—hoping that you will not give up the search before the laughter and joy of “finding.” Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christmas can be a lonely time. Even in the midst of the crowds, it is common to feel lonely this time of year. Continue reading →

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Words of Hope

Posted on November 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 5 Words of Hope  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:113-120 | Ezekiel 12:1-14:11 | Hebrews 7:1-17 | Proverbs 27:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:113-120 “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word” (Psalm 119:114 NIV). … Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 20 My Strength and My Song  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:5-21 | Jeremiah 35:1-36:32 | I Timothy 5:1-25 | Proverbs 25:25-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 118:5-21 “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” … Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Posted on September 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One good indicator of a life lived in the fullness of the Spirit is a joyful, singing heart. When the Holy Spirit is really in control, he fills you with joy and he fills your heart with singing. Life lived in the flesh doesn’t produce joyful songs, but life in the Spirit always does. Continue reading →

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Sing a New Song

Posted on August 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But just as God desires a fresh intimate walk with me each and every day, so there will be new expressions of praise. A daily, fresh encounter with Jesus is likely to lead to new songs of praise—and will often bring new meaning to some of those great old classics as well.   Continue reading →

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