Tag Archives: trials

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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Priestly Duties (Feb 20)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 29:1-11 | Leviticus 9:7-10:20 | Mark 4:26 -5:20 | Proverbs 10:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Leviticus 9:7-10:20 “Then Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having sacrificed the sin offering, the burn offering … Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-5 | Ezekiel 44:1-45:12 | 1 Pet 1:1-12 | Proverbs 28:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12 “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” … Continue reading →

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He Holds Your Hand (Daily Devotional for Sept 23)

Posted on September 23, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 106:6-12 | Isaiah 41:17-43:13 | Ephesians 2:1-22 | Proverbs 23:29-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 41-43 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will … Continue reading →

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Light and Momentary? (Daily Devotional for Aug 31)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 96:7-13 | Job 37:1 – 39:30 | 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:10 | Proverbs 22:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far … Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold (Daily Devotional for Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

(These devotional thoughts are intended to encourage you as you read through the Bible in a year. Each day I focus on one of the texts from the daily “read through the bible” schedule). Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | … Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Daily Devotional for Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 of compassion and the God of … Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers (Daily Devotional Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” 9:1, The Message “God’s wisdom is so deep, God’s power so immense, who could take him … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate (Daily Devotional for Aug 17)

Posted on August 17, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:14-37 Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 1 Cor. 11:3-16 Proverbs 21:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 “The singers, directed by Jezrahiah, made the rafters ring. That day they offered great sacrifices, an exuberant celebration because God had filled them … Continue reading →

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A Trusting Heart (July 17)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:12-23 | 1 Chronicles 24:1 – 26:11 | Romans 4:1-12 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:1-12 Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Now to one who works, his wages are not counted … Continue reading →

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