Tag Archives: trials

Comfort Received, Comfort Given

Posted on August 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The comfort God gives is meant to overflow. He comforts us not only that our need is met, but also so that we have comfort to give away to someone else in need. As he fills you with his comfort, you become one he can use to comfort others. Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers

Posted on August 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We grow up learning the “Sunday school answers” to all of life’s questions. But life’s questions sometimes require more than just a simple answer. They require more than the standard cliches. Especially when we are dealing with the mystery of suffering. Even more so when we are dealing with trying to figure out God’s purpose in our suffering. Continue reading →

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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

His situation was absolutely hopeless.  How could Abram and Sara—well past child bearing years—become the father of many nations? The facts: “his body was as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old and Sara’s womb was also dead.” Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Continue reading →

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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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The Forgiving Heart

Posted on January 22, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgive those who’ve hurt you and move on. Expect that God will use even this to prepare you for the good things he has ahead for you. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 29 Trouble  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | Daniel 6:1-28 | 2 Peter 3:1-18 | Proverbs 28:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 6 “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt … Continue reading →

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When God Asks the Questions

Posted on September 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Job has asked his questions. He has finally said all that he could think of to say. Now he is waiting for the answers. Then something surprising happens. God shows up not to answer the questions, but to ask His own. Continue reading →

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Eternal Glory

Posted on August 31, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We tend to magnify the troubles down here and lose sight of the glory that is to come. It seems the natural tendency. Paul did the opposite. He focused more on the glory that was to be revealed. From that perspective, even the most devastating events were viewed as “light and momentary troubles.”   Continue reading →

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Purer than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows all your ways, he sees you in your trial. He hasn’t abandoned or forgotten you. He is using this tough time to test and refine your faith. When he has tested you, you too, will come forth as gold. Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on August 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do we handle unimaginable tragedy? What do we do when our worst nightmares come true? Continue reading →

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