Tag Archives: spiritual disciplines

Keep the Fire Burning

Posted on February 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Tend the fire of your spiritual passion–don’t let the fire grow dim.  “The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.” Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As Christians, we are called to a life of holiness. But what does that mean? Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. He further shows that the disciple, who is a “son” by rights and relationship, is able to find freedom from sin. Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning

Posted on February 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Spiritual disciplines like prayer, meditation and the study of the Word help to tend the fire. The sacrifice of praise also fuels the passion. These disciplines keep our spiritual passion burning strong. Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning (Feb 18)

Posted on February 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The aroma of the burnt offering was to go up to God always as a sweet savor to Him. It required the diligent attention of the priest so that it would not go out. Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works (July 5)

Posted on July 5, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is easy in the busyness of our lives to neglect meditation. It is easy to rush through our devotional times with the Lord; to rush through our prayers. When we do, we neglect the discipline that is most likely to bring a sense of the presence of God to our daily lives: meditation. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Not many were hearing from God. Not because God was not speaking. it was because the people were preoccupied with other things. Continue reading →

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Tempted (Mar 20)

Posted on March 20, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 20 Tempted Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 41:4-9 | Numbers 30:31:54 | Luke 4:1-30| Proverbs 11:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 4:1-30 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where … Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning (Feb 18)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 18 Keep The Fire Burning Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 27:7-14 | Leviticus 6:1 – 7:27 | Mark 3:7- 30 | Proverbs 10:3-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Leviticus 6:1 – 7:27 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the … Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning (Feb 18)

Posted on February 18, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 18 Keep The Fire Burning Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 27:7-14 | Leviticus 6:1 – 7:27 | Mark 3:7- 30 | Proverbs 10:3-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Leviticus 6:1 – 7:27 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the … Continue reading →

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