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.

separate to sanctify

devotional post # 2180 2 Corinthians 6:17-7:1 2Co 6:17 Therefore The LORD commands “Go out from the middle of them” and “be separate” says the LORD, and “Do not touch the impure thing, and “I will welcome you.” 2Co 6:18 … Continue reading →

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only one covenant

devotional post # 2179 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 2Co 6:14 Do not be mismated with unbelievers, because what partnership does righteousness have with lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness, 2Co 6:15 or what harmony does Christ have with … Continue reading →

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open wide

devotional post # 2178 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 2Co 6:11 Our mouth has been opened to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 2Co 6:12 You have not been narrowly limited by us, but you are narrowly limited in your own … Continue reading →

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resume, line three

devotional post # 2177 2Co 6:8b We are treated like impostors, even though we are genuine servants; 2Co 6:9 like we are unknown, even though we are well known; like we are dying, and notice, we are alive; like we … Continue reading →

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resume, line two

devotional post # 2176 2 Corinthians 6:6-8a 2Co 6:6 We serve with sincere loyalty, with understanding, with patience, with kindness, with the Holy Spirit, with genuine love; 2Co 6:7 with truthful speech, and with the power of God; with the … Continue reading →

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resume, line one

devotional post # 2175 2 Corinthians 6:3-5 2Co 6:3 Giving nobody any reason to fall, so that no fault may be found with our service, 2Co 6:4 but as servants of God we reccommend ourselves in every way: we serve … Continue reading →

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grace without result

devotional post # 2174 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 2Co 5:20 For this reason, we are envoys in behalf of Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you in behalf of Christ, make friends with God. 2Co 5:21 In behalf … Continue reading →

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getting close to God

devotional post # 2173 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 2Co 5:16 For this reason, we are not interested in knowing anyone on a mere external basis. Even though we once knew about Christ on a mere external basis, we do not know … Continue reading →

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crazy for God

devotional post # 2172 2 Corinthians 5:12-15 2Co 5:12 We are not seeking endorsement of ourselves from you again but giving you cause to brag about us, so that you may be able to answer those who brag about outward … Continue reading →

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perspective on life and death

devotional post # 2171 2 Corinthians 5:8-11 2Co 5:8 What’s more, we are also encouraged, and resolve to leave the body and stay at home with the Lord instead. 2Co 5:9 So whether we stay at home or leave, we … Continue reading →

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