Tag Archives: wounded

Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words come easily: When we’re tired; when we’re stressed; when we are caught off guard by the comments of another. As easy as they are to say, they are very difficult to take back. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to take his burden to God. Continue reading →

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Wounded

Posted on February 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Matthew 27:32-66, Jesus endures excruciating physical and emotional wounds, reflecting on denial, betrayal, and abandonment. Yet, these wounds bring forgiveness and healing, emphasizing Jesus’ empathy and ability to heal our own wounds. Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The same God, who created the universe, cares about your broken, wounded heart.  He is almighty and all powerful and all wise.  But he is also compassionate and cares about the details of your life. Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words come easily: When we’re tired; when we’re stressed; when we are caught off guard by the comments of another. As easy as they are to say, they are very difficult to take back. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading →

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Wounded

Posted on February 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those wounds that were the source of his pain are now the source of our healing: the forgiveness of sin, the freedom from bondages and shame, the healing of broken bodies and wounded hearts. Continue reading →

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The Forgiving Heart

Posted on January 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Wounded Heart (July 9)

Posted on July 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 9 Opening Up Your Wounded Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:1-11 | 1 Chronicles 7:1- 8:40 | Acts 27:1-20 | Proverbs 18:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 147: 1-11 “He binds up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares (Apr 17)

Posted on April 17, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to takes his burden to God. Continue reading →

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