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About Jefferson Vann

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

cravings

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241124 cravings Proverbs 23:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 23:1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,Proverbs 23:2 and put a knife to your neck if you have a hungry throat;Proverbs 23:3 don’t desire his … Continue reading →

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Don’t

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241123 Don’t Proverbs 22:17-29 (JDV). Proverbs 22:17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.Proverbs 22:18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly … Continue reading →

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gracious lips

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241122 gracious lips Proverbs 22:1-16 (JDV). Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be preferred to great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold.Proverbs 22:2 Rich and poor have this in common: Yahveh makes them all.Proverbs 22:3 A sensible … Continue reading →

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mouth guard

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

0241121 mouth guard Proverbs 21:1-31 (JDV). Proverbs 21:1 A king’s heart is like channeled water in Yahveh’s hand: He directs it wherever he chooses.Proverbs 21:2 All a person’s roads seem right to him, but Yahveh weighs hearts.Proverbs 21:3 Doing what … Continue reading →

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something to be proud of

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241120 something to be proud of Proverbs 20:1-30 (JDV). Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker; beer is a brawler; whoever goes astray because of them is not wise.Proverbs 20:2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; … Continue reading →

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heart rage

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241119 heart rage Proverbs 19:1-29 (JDV). Proverbs 19:1 Better a poor person who walks with integrity than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.Proverbs 19:2 Also a throat’s hunger is not good without knowledge, and the one who … Continue reading →

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deep waters

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241118 deep waters Proverbs 18:1-24 (JDV). Proverbs 18:1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.Proverbs 18:3 When a … Continue reading →

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too many lawyers

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241117 too many lawyers Proverbs 17:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with strife.Proverbs 17:2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.Proverbs 17:3 … Continue reading →

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a problem, not a plus

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241116 a problem, not a plus Proverbs 16:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 16:1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahveh.Proverbs 16:2 All a person’s roads seem right to him, but Yahveh examines … Continue reading →

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The LORD’s sovereign presence

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241115 The LORD’s sovereign presence Proverbs 15:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 15:1 A tender answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge sound good, but the mouth of fools blurts out … Continue reading →

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