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 force of truth

devotional post # 2200 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 2Co 10:4  Because we do not use material weapons for our combat, but those divinely enabled to destroy strongholds.2Co 10:5  We demolish worldviews and every highly polished theory raised against the knowledge of … Continue reading →

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milk toast

devotional post # 2199 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 2Co 10:1  I, Paul, myself am encouraging you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ– I who am humble when looking you in the face, but bold toward you when I am away!–2Co … Continue reading →

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beyond words

devotional post # 2198 2 Corinthians 9:13-15 2Co 9:13  When they see the evidence of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission and your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for … Continue reading →

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what good it does

devotional post # 2197 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 2Co 9:10  The one supplying seed to the planter and bread for food will supply and inrease your seed for planting and increase the harvest of your righteousness.2Co 9:11  You will be enriched … Continue reading →

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the generosity package

devotional post # 2196 2 Corinthians 9:7-9 2Co 9:7  Each one should give as he has decided in his heart, not out of guilt or from fear, because God loves a happy giver.2Co 9:8  And God is able to richly … Continue reading →

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what others think

devotional post # 2195 2 Corinthians 9:4-6 2Co 9:4  If you are not ready, some Macedonians might come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be shamed– to say nothing of you– for being so confident.2Co … Continue reading →

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prove me right

devotional post # 2194 2 Corinthians 9:1-3 2Co 9:1  In one sense, it is redundant for me to write to you about this service to the saints,2Co 9:2  because I know how eager you are; I brag about you to … Continue reading →

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I like to prove it

devotional post # 2193 2 Corinthians 8:22-24 2Co 8:22  But with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found eager to accomplish many tasks, but who is now more eager than ever because of his … Continue reading →

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mature money management

devotional post # 2192 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 2Co 8:20  We are being careful to do this; we don’t want anyone to criticize us about this large amount that we are transporting,2Co 8:21  because we want to do what is right … Continue reading →

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church business

devotional post # 2191 2 Corinthians 8:18-19 2Co 8:18  Accompanying him we are sending that brother who is famous among all the churches for his proclamation of the gospel.2Co 8:19  And not only for that, but he has been appointed … Continue reading →

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