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Scattered on Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is a purpose in the tough time. There is a purpose in pushing you out of the comfortable nest and into a new place in your walk with Him. Continue reading →

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Scattered On Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God uses the tough times in our lives to show forth his power in our weakness. Sometimes God uses the tough times to move us to another place, sometimes spiritually, sometimes physically, sometimes both. Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The ministry of encouragement is powerful, and it is one that we are all called to. Some may be especially gifted by God at it–someone like Barnabas in the New Testament–but we are all invited to join the ministry of encouragement: “Encourage one another daily.” Continue reading →

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Purer than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have these “dark nights of the soul” where God is teaching us to trust him in the dark. They are difficult times because they stretch our faith, but they can be times of incredible growth. Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose (June 11)

Posted on June 11, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 11 Scattered On Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | 1 Kings 8:1-66 | Acts 7:51-8:13 | Proverbs 17:1-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:51-8:13 “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all … Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering (Nov 24)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 24 Unjust Suffering Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | Ezekiel 47:1 – 48:35 | 1 Peter 2:11-3:17 | Proverbs 28:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11 – 3:17 “But if when you do good and suffer for it you … Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 10 Courage to Face Life’s Storms Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 | 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14 | Acts 27: 21-44 | Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long … Continue reading →

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