Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

the heavy hand

Psalm 32:3-5 Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wore thin from my groaning all day long Psalm 32:4 because your hand was heavy on me day and night; my strength was drained as by the summer’s heat. (Selah). … Continue reading

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the heavy lifting

Psalm 32:1-2 Psalm 32:11 How fortunate is the one whose crime is forgiven, whose mistake2 is covered! Psalm 32:2 How fortunate is a person whom Yahveh does not charge with violation and in whose breath is no deceit! the heavy … Continue reading

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intimidation

  Psalm 31:23-24 Psalm 31:23 Love Yahveh, all his faithful ones. Yahveh protects the loyal, but fully repays the arrogant. Psalm 31:24 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in Yahveh. intimidation It … Continue reading

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the shelter of his presence

Psalm 31:19-22 Psalm 31:19 How great is your goodness that you have stored up for those who fear you and accomplished in the sight of children of Adam for those who take refuge in you. Psalm 31:20 You hide them … Continue reading

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shut them up, Lord

Psalm 31:14-18 Psalm 31:14 But I trust in you, Yahveh; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:15 The course of my life is in your power; rescue me from the power of my enemies and from those who chase … Continue reading

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like broken pottery

Psalm 31:9-13 Psalm 31:9 Be gracious to me, Yahveh, because I am in distress; my eyes, my throat and my belly are worn out from frustration. Psalm 31:10 Indeed, my life disappears with grief and my years with groaning; my … Continue reading

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a spacious place

Psalm 31:6-8 Psalm 31:6 I hate those who worship temporary and trivial1 things, but I trust in Yahveh. Psalm 31:7 I will celebrate and be happy in your covenant faithfulness because you have seen my affliction. You know the troubles … Continue reading

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boulder of refuge

Psalm 31:1-5 Psalm 31:¹ Yahveh , I seek refuge in you; let me not be disgraced permanently. Save me by your righteousness. Psalm 31:2 Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly. Be a boulder of refuge for me, a mountain … Continue reading

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lament interrupted

Psalm 30:6-12 Psalm 30:6 When I was secure, I said, “I will not be shaken permanently.” Psalm 30:7 Yahveh, when you showed your favor, you made me stand like a strong mountain; when you hid your face, I was terrified. … Continue reading

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morning is coming

Psalm 30:1-5 Psalm 30:11 I will exalt you, Yahveh, because you have lifted me up and have not made my enemies happy over me. Psalm 30:2 Yahveh my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me. Psalm … Continue reading

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