Tag Archives: will of God

Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We wish that God would give a detailed map of the journey ahead before we set out. He seems to prefer to give us just a clue to the next step of the journey. And when he does, he expects and delights in our obedience. Continue reading →

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When Donkeys Talk

Posted on March 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t get ahead of yourself. Do what God wants you to do when he wants you to do it. Don’t run ahead or behind God and his leading. You’ll only get yourself in trouble. Continue reading →

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Straight Paths

Posted on January 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But as we seek God, trusting him and acknowledging him in all we do; as we allow him to guide us by his word and the gentle whisper of his Spirit, he goes before us and prepares the path. Indeed, he makes it straight. Continue reading →

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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise

Posted on November 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s ways are not our ways, his plans are higher than ours. In all of our planning, we must have the attitude, “Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” Our lives sometimes take unexpected twists and turns–all a part of his path. Continue reading →

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Inquire of the Lord

Posted on June 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Seek the LORD and his counsel. When he speaks, listen, even if it is not what you want to hear. Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 23 Purity Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:9-16 | Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | Proverbs 26:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Delight (Mar 8)

Posted on March 8, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 8 Waiting in Delight Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:1-11 | Numbers 10:1-11:23 | Mark 14:1-21 | Proverbs 10:31-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 37:1-11 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit … Continue reading →

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Purity (Oct 23)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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Unless the Lord Builds the House (June 5)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 5 Unless the Lord Builds the House Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-2 | 2 Samuel 23:24- 24:25 | Acts 3:1-26 | Proverbs 16:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor … Continue reading →

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Straight Paths (Jan 10)

Posted on January 10, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 10 Straight Paths Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 7:1-9 | Genesis 23:1 – 24:51 | Matthew 8:1-17 | Proverbs 3:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:1-6 “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; Don’t try to figure out everything on … Continue reading →

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