Category Archives: ambition

thunder jug man

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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wanting to follow

IS SOMETHING HOLDING YOU BACK? Luke 9:57-62 Luk 9:57 As they were walking along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Luk 9:58 Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens and the birds in … Continue reading

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lowering empty nets

GET YOUR EMPTY NETS READY! Luke 5:1-5 Luk 5:1 But something happened once while the crowd was mobbing him so they could hear the word of God, he was standing by Lake Gennesaret, Luk 5:2 and he saw two boats … Continue reading

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the last word

DON’T LOSE PERSPECTIVE Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 9 Since he had the advantage of being a wise man, the collector also taught the people knowledge; and he compared, searched out and arranged many proverbs. 10 The collector sought to find appropriate words … Continue reading

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