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About Jefferson Vann

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

conflicting commitment

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2012 Luke 16:16-18 Luk 16:16 “The law and the prophets were in force until John; since then, the excellent message of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is urged to enter it. Luk 16:17 But … Continue reading →

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high society low lifes

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2011 Luke 16:13-15 Luk 16:13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve … Continue reading →

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the now test

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2010 Luke 16:10-12 Luk 16:10 “The one who proves faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Luk 16:11 If then … Continue reading →

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thinking about later

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2009 Luke 16:1-9 Luk 16:1 He also said to the disciples, “There was some rich man who had a household manager, and was informed of accusations that his manager was squandering his assets. Luk 16:2 So he called … Continue reading →

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where the line is drawn

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2008 Luke 15:25-32 Luk 15:25 “Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. Luk 15:26 So he called one of the slaves and asked what … Continue reading →

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inadequate repentance

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2007 Luke 15:17=24 Luk 15:17 But when he came to his senses he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger! Luk 15:18 I will get … Continue reading →

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wasted wealth

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2006 Luke 15:11-16 Luk 15:11 Then Jesus said, “A man had two sons. Luk 15:12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he … Continue reading →

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lost beauty

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2006 Luke 15:8-10 Luk 15:8 “Or which woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search thoroughly until she finds it? Luk 15:9 Then when … Continue reading →

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the shepherd’s priority

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2005 Luke 15:1-7 Luk 15:1 But all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to listen to him. Luk 15:2 And the Pharisees and the experts in the law were whining, “This man welcomes sinners and … Continue reading →

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handling life

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2004 Luke 14:31-35 Luk 14:31 Or what king, going out to face off with another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to contend with the one … Continue reading →

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