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.

when darkness has the right

devotional post # 2070 Luke 22:47-53 Luk 22:47 While he was still talking, notice a crowd coming up, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, coming before them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, Luk 22:48 … Continue reading →

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defensive posture

devotional post # 2069 Luke 22:39-46 Luk 22:39 And he came out and went, to the Mount of Olives like he used to, and the disciples followed him. Luk 22:40 And when he came to the place, he said to … Continue reading →

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paradigm change in evangelism

devotional post # 2068 Luke 22:35-38 Luk 22:35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out without moneybag or backpack or sandals, did you come up short of anything?” They said, “Nothing.” Luk 22:36 He said to them, … Continue reading →

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shaken, to strengthen

devotional post # 2067 Luke 22:31-34 Luk 22:31 “Simon, Simon, notice, Satan has asked about you, to shake you like wheat in a sieve, Luk 22:32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not die out. And … Continue reading →

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staying with him in tough times

devotional post # 2 Luk 22:28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my tough times, Luk 22:29 and I am assigning to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, Luk 22:30 so that you will … Continue reading →

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courage and faith

devotional post # 2181 2 Corinthians 7:2-4 2Co 7:2 Find room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. 2Co 7:3 I am not saying this … Continue reading →

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helping without hurting

devotional post # 2189 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 2Co 8:12 Because if the willingness is there, it is acceptable based on what a person has, not based on what he does not have. 2Co 8:13 Because I do not mean that … Continue reading →

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towel leadership

devotional post # 2065 Luke 22:24-27 Luk 22:24 But an argument also happened among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. Luk 22:25 And he said to them, “The kings among the Gentiles exercise … Continue reading →

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traitors at the table

devotional post #2064 Luke 22:21-23 Luk 22:21 But notice, the hand of him who betrays me is with me at this table. Luk 22:22 Because the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but tragedy will come to … Continue reading →

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broken and poured out

devotional post # 2063 Luke 22:19-20 Luk 22:19 And he took bread, and after he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, and this is what he said, “This is my body, given for you. Do … Continue reading →

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