Tag Archives: trials

When God Asks the Questions

Posted on September 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He may not answer our questions.  Even if he does, the answers (or questions) might not be to our liking. But he will be with us, and he is faithful to reward those who hold on tight to him through the trials—to those who persevere. Continue reading →

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Eternal Glory

Posted on August 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul focused the eyes of his heart on the hope that is to come—his focus was eternal glory. He knew that the rewards for his faithful service would so far outweigh the suffering and pain he had experienced here that they could only be considered light and momentary troubles. Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The conventional wisdom, illustrated by Bildad and Eliphaz, assumes that the tests come because of our disobedience. Job reminds us that this is not always the case. Sometimes the tough times are tests of our faith given to us so we can grow and mature in the faith. Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given

Posted on August 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 26 Comfort Received, Comfort Given  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5;  Job 20:1 – 22:23;  2 Corinthians 1:1-11;  Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father … Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps the crushing burden you are under will be just the thing to prepare you for the place of abundance. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t lose hope. Pour out your heart to God and look for Him to rescue from the midst of the fire and water and to bring you into the place of abundance. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

from the place of humility look with expectation for God to lift you out of this pit when the time is right. Humbled by life’s experiences you may be tempted to despair. But the humbling is meant to get you looking up to the source of our hope.  Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

we all know the sting of injustice and suffering. But unjust suffering is no excuse for taking revenge, retaliation or cursing our persecutors. It is an opportunity to be a testimony to others of the life of Christ within us. Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like it or not, God uses the difficulties of life to test our faith. In those times we “fix our eyes on Jesus” and refuse to give up. We rely on his strength to carry us through to the finish line. Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2025 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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Hard Times

Posted on August 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do we handle unimaginable tragedy? What do we do when our worst nightmares come true? This is the stuff that Job had to deal with. This is the stuff that this book deals with. Continue reading →

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