Tag Archives: spiritual formation

Learning to Pray from Paul

Posted on September 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you ever pray the prayers of Paul? Let me encourage you to do that. Pray them for yourself, and everyone else on your prayer list. Pray them for your pastor and church. Almost every one of the epistles of Paul has at least one prayer. They are all gems. You can learn a lot about prayer through them. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul points us to the alternative: Christ being formed in them—Christ living his life out through them. It’s a life lived by grace through faith. It’s a life of freedom and joy. And it’s all found in a dynamic, ongoing, intimate relationship with Jesus. As we spend time with him, as we pursue spiritual disciplines such as prayer and Bible study, we are formed spiritually. We become more and more like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul points us to the alternative: Christ being formed in them—Christ living his life out through them. It’s a life lived by grace through faith. It’s a life of freedom and joy. And it’s all found in a dynamic, ongoing, intimate relationship with Jesus. As we spend time with him, as we pursue spiritual disciplines such as prayer and Bible study, we are formed spiritually. We become more and more like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul points us to the alternative: Christ being formed in them—Christ living his life out through them.  It’s a life lived by grace through faith. It’s a life of freedom and joy. And it’s all found in a dynamic, ongoing, intimate relationship with Jesus. As we spend time with him, as we pursue spiritual disciplines such as prayer and Bible study, we are formed spiritually. We become more and more like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While some might try to steal our joy and place us in bondage, Christ has come to set us free. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While some might try to steal our joy and place us in bondage, Christ has come to set us free. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like Our Teacher

Posted on March 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The goal of a disciple is to become just like his teacher. For the disciple of Jesus, it means that when we are fully trained we will be like Him. Jesus gives us a few of the lessons we will learn, as we become more like Him. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus today, enjoy his presence and allow him the freedom to bring life abundant—life lived to the full. There you will find freedom and joy. There you will be formed more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

Posted on September 18, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 18 Christ Formed in You Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 105:8-15 | Isaiah 28:14-30:11 | Galatians 3:23-4:31| Proverbs 23:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 3:23-4:31 “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is … Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 18 Christ Formed in You Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 105:8-15 | Isaiah 28:14-30:11 | Galatians 3:23-4:31| Proverbs 23:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 3:23-4:31 “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is … Continue reading →

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