Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

About Jefferson Vann

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

embedded promises

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231210 embedded promises Psalm 132:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 132:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Yahveh, remember David and all the humbling he endured,Psalm 132:2 and how he pledged to Yahveh, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:Psalm 132:3 “I … Continue reading →

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like a weaned child

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231209 Psalm 131:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 131:1 [A song of festival caravans. Of David.] Yahveh, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too miraculous for me.Psalm 131:2 Instead, … Continue reading →

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watching nothing until morning

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231208 watching nothing until morning Psalm 130:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 130:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Out of the depths I call to you, Yahveh!Psalm 130:2 Lord, listen to my voice; let your ears be attentive to my cry for help.Psalm … Continue reading →

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grass on the rooftops

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231207 grass on the rooftops Psalm 129:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 129:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Since my youth they have often attacked me — let Israel say —Psalm 129:2 Since my youth they have frequently attacked me, but they have … Continue reading →

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blessing road

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231206 blessing road Psalm 128:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 128:1 [A song of festival caravans.] How fortunate is everyone who fears Yahveh, who walks in his roads!Psalm 128:2 You will surely eat what your hands have worked for. You will be fortunate, … Continue reading →

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blessings

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231205 blessings Psalm 127:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 127:1 [A song of festival caravans. Of Solomon.] Unless Yahveh builds a house, its builders labor over it for nothing; unless Yahveh watches over a city, the watchman stays alert for nothing.Psalm 127:2 You … Continue reading →

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tears today, shouts tomorrow

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231204 tears today, shouts tomorrow Psalm 126:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 126:1 [A song of festival caravans.] When Yahveh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like dreamers.Psalm 126:2 Our mouths were filled with laughter then, and our tongues with shouts of … Continue reading →

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an unopposed reign

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231203 an unopposed reign Psalm 125:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 125:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Those who trust in Yahveh are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it stays permanently.Psalm 125:2 The mountains surround Jerusalem and Yahveh surrounds his people, … Continue reading →

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hunter’s net

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231202 hunter’s net Psalm 124:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 124:1 [A song of festival caravans. Of David.] If Yahveh had not been on our side– let Israel say–Psalm 124:2 If Yahveh had not been on our side when people attacked us,Psalm 124:3 … Continue reading →

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eyes on the boss

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231201 eyes on the boss Psalm 123:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 123:1 [A song of festival caravans.] I focus my eyes on you, the one enthroned in the sky.Psalm 123:2 Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand, like a servant girl’s … Continue reading →

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