Category Archives: ambition

the wisdom to pursue wisdom

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241102 the wisdom to pursue wisdom Proverbs 3:13-26 (JDV). Proverbs 3:13 Fortunate is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,Proverbs 3:14 for she is more profitable than silver, and what she produces is better than gold.Proverbs 3:15 She … Continue reading →

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malicious mindsets

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240203 malicious mindsets James 3:13-18 (JDV) James 3:13 Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his results, with the humility of wisdom.James 3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in … Continue reading →

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prosperity that matters

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230707 prosperity that matters Daniel 6:25-28 (JDV) Daniel 6:25 Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole land: “May your prosperity abound.Daniel 6:26 I issue a decree that in all my … Continue reading →

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thunder jug man

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

thunder jug man Jeremiah 22:24-30 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:24 “As I live” – this is what Yahveh declares – “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring on my right hand, I would tear … Continue reading →

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the lost in other lands

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

the lost in other lands Acts 21:37-22:22 (JDV) Acts 21:37 As he was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the commander, “Am I allowed to say something to you?” He replied, “You know how to speak … Continue reading →

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small beginnings

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

small beginnings Acts 16:11-15 (JDV) Acts 16:11 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, Acts 16:12 and from there to Philippi, a Roman colony and a leading city of the … Continue reading →

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rotten residue

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

rotten residue Acts 8:4-25 (JDV) Acts 8:4 So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. Acts 8:6 The crowds were … Continue reading →

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not a self identity issue

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

not a self identity issue devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2374 John 1:19-23 Joh 1:19 This was John’s testimony when the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” Joh 1:20 He did not deny … Continue reading →

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towel leadership

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

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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pursuing grace

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHAT ARE YOU AFTER? Luke 12:29-31 Luk 12:29 So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. Luk 12:30 Because all the nations of the world … Continue reading →

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