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Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But most of the time he is teaching us how to trust Him in the dark—to press ahead in trust when we struggle to understand the path ahead. Don’t be discouraged in the process. Remember that he is gracious and he longs to bless you when the time is right. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we see a friend in pain, we are often quick to spout cliches. Yet these are the very times we would usually do well to just be there and to be a good listener. James tells us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. That’s good advice. Continue reading →

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos

Posted on April 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Does your world seem to be falling apart? There is no reason to fear even if a mountain falls into the heart of the sea (2). Be still. Remember who your God is. Spend some time there in reverent awe meditating on his greatness. Slow down and put your trust in him! He is the fortress to whom you can run to find safety and rest. Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You never know what opportunities lay ahead when the Spirit leads you. Learn to know his voice through walking intimately with him. Take the time to be quiet and listen. Solitude and silence are two disciplines that are often neglected in our busy and noisy lives. Then led by the Spirit, expect the unexpected. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There will come a day for encouraging words. There will come a time for advice. There will come a day when words will be welcome. Until then, be there–fully there. Listen. Pray. Be the friend we all need in these difficult times. 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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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

Posted on June 12, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

s in for an adventure. You never know what unexpected opportunities you will encounter. Such was the life of Philip. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening (May 8)

Posted on May 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are we listening?  Are we really listening?  Are we taking the time to know the heart of the Father so that we know—really know—his voice? Continue reading →

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos (Apr 1)

Posted on April 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m always struck by how noisy this psalm is: Mountains quaking and falling into the middle of the sea, water roaring, nations in uproar, kingdoms falling, the earth melting, desolations, wars. Yet, it is in the midst of all this noise and chaos that God says to us: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted.” Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD (Mar 6)

Posted on March 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses had an unusual intimacy with God: “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Ex 33:11). Continue reading →

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