Tag Archives: trials

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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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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