Tag Archives: trials

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Posted on August 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Jesus loves me this I know” is a simple but profound truth. That the creator of all things loves me with a steadfast, undying love, is positively amazing. It was that truth, God’s love, that set the Psalmist’s heart to singing, and singing, and singing. Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” (Acts 27:20). They were overwhelmed by the storm. Have you ever been there? Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gladness found in our relationship with Christ and bubbling up from within by the Holy Spirit can not be taken away by mere circumstances. Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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When God Asks the Questions

Posted on September 1, 2022 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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Medium Rare or Well Done?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus today, give yourself fully to him—all of you—don’t hold anything back. Then someday you’ll hear those words we all want to hear: “Well done.” Continue reading →

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Moving On, Moving In

Posted on March 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit

Posted on February 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus parable reminds us that there are many obstacles to our spiritual growth. God’s word given to us does not always produce a bumper crop. Sometimes the word is stolen. Sometimes because of “rocky soil,” the word gets started quickly but withers. Sometimes the thorns choke the word so that it does not bear grain. Continue reading →

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He Holds Your Hand (Sept 23)

Posted on September 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are times when we really need the comfort and reassurance of our Father’s hand holding on to ours. Remember when you were a child and feeling scared, how good it was to feel the grasp of your father’s loving, strong hand? Life brings many situations where we feel lost and alone. These scriptures remind us that when we don’t know which way to go, God holds our hand as he leads us. And when we encounter difficulties, He protects us from the dangers that surround. Continue reading →

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Let Him In the Boat (May 9)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples found themselves in a dangerous place. They had rowed their boat three and a half miles from shore and a storm was brewing. The strong winds started blowing and the waters were growing rough. Despite the seasoned fishermen that were among them, they seemed to be getting nowhere and were growing frightened. Continue reading →

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