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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This is the essence of faith—of a heart that trusts God: resting in the faithfulness of God. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What were the “kingdom qualities” that Jesus saw in children? Why must we become like children to enter into this kingdom? Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Most of our worry and anxiety is over things that will never happen, or over things that have already happened and which cannot be changed. Don’t worry about tomorrow, “each day has enough trouble of its own.” Continue reading →

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How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness?

Posted on October 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I am always excited when I see God answer prayer. Especially when he does something I’ve been praying about for a long time. In such times we say with the Psalmist: “Be at rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.” Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe

Posted on July 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Knowing God leads us to worship. But often it is the mysteries—the things we don’t know and can’t comprehend—that take us to a higher place in our worship. They makes us stand in awe of God and his wisdom that is “just plain” beyond our ability to comprehend. Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples saw an opportunity for speculation. Jesus saw an opportunity for expectation.
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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Everything is possible for the one who believes. It seems simple enough. But it was a difficult lesson for the disciples of Jesus to learn. It is hard for us too. The lessons of faith are never easily learned. Continue reading →

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Counting Hairs

Posted on January 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus call to his disciples is not an easy one.  Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. The big questions we would all like to ask God, even if we wouldn’t have the boldness to ask them. “How long, O Lord?” “Why don’t you answer my prayers?” “Are you ignoring me, Lord?” “Could you please explain why you are doing this Lord? It doesn’t make sense.” These are the kinds of questions Habakkuk raises to God. Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is when life becomes dangerous and hard when protection is needed.  It is then that the mother hen gathers her chicks and covers them with her wings.  So in our lives, it is in the midst of the trials that God gathers us close and protects us in the refuge of “his wings”. Continue reading →

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