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Strengthened by Joy

Posted on August 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Each day is an opportunity for celebration as we hear and understand God’s word. Understanding it brings joy, and that “joy of the Lord is our strength” (8:12). God teaches us principles that enable us to live “life to the full.” His promises give us hope that strengthens us through the most difficult of times. Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for leaders like Josiah, those who will turn to him—who will worship and serve him with all the heart and soul and all the strength they have. Will he find such a person in you? Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on May 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Before Goliath could finish laughing, David had landed a stone in just the right location. Goliath fell to the ground. Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He is “my song.” For the Psalmist, the Lord’s intervention brought songs of joy and victory (15). God’s answer to his prayer—his intervention—caused Him to overflow with shouting and singing. He rejoices in the Lord, and the Lord is his reason for singing—the Lord has become “his song.” Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Josiah stands tall as a light in the darkness: A man who loved God with all his heart and soul and with all his strength. Continue reading →

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Whom Shall I Fear? (Feb 17)

Posted on February 17, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When you face circumstances that tempt you to fear, it is good to seek his face; it is good to gaze upon his beauty. Remembering who he is, we can say with David, “The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?” Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength (July 3)

Posted on July 3, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for leaders like Josiah, those who will turn to him—who will worship and serve him with all the heart and soul and all the strength they have. Will he find such a person in you? Continue reading →

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Always (Oct 12)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 12 Always Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 115:1-8 | Jeremiah 19:1-21:14 | 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28 | Proverbs 25:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5 Be joyful always; [17] pray continually; [18] give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s … Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 22 Under His Wings Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8 | Job 4:1-7:21 | 1 Cor. 14:18-40 | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (Psalm 91:4 ESV) I was struck by the … Continue reading →

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Courage to Do Exploits (July 11)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 11 Courage To Do Exploits Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 148:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 11:1 – 12:18 | Acts 28:1-31| Proverbs 19:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18 David’s mighty men: Courageous, loyal, and strong. They followed David’s leadership and … Continue reading →

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