Category Archives: appreciation

celebrating the presence

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241229 celebrating the presence 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:3 1 Chronicles 15:1 David built houses for himself in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.1 Chronicles 15:2 Then David … Continue reading →

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good to us all

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240108 good to us all Psalm 145:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 145:8 Yahveh is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and great in covenant faithfulness.Psalm 145:9 Yahveh is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made.Psalm 145:10 All you … Continue reading →

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no junk

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

no junk Judges 5:1-9 (JDV) Judges 5:1 On that day Deborah (and Barak son of Abinoam) sang: Judges 5:2 When the leaders lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless Yahveh. Judges 5:3 Listen, kings! Pay attention, princes! I will … Continue reading →

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special ministry leaders

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

special ministry leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who are working among you and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, 1 Thessalonians 5:13 and … Continue reading →

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the power behind the grace

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the power behind the grace Joshua 4:21-24 (JDV) Joshua 4:21 and he said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ Joshua 4:22 you should tell your children, ‘Israel … Continue reading →

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his procession

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

his procession Psalm 68:24-27 (JDV) Psalm 68:24 People have seen your procession, God, the procession of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. Psalm 68:25 Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines. Psalm … Continue reading →

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my shout

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

my shout Psalm 66:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 66:13 I will enter your house with burnt offerings; I will pay you my vows – Psalm 66:14 the ones my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress. Psalm 66:15 I will … Continue reading →

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like silver is refined

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

like silver is refined Psalm 66:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 66:8 Bless our God, you peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard. Psalm 66:9 He keeps us alive and does not allow our feet to slip Psalm 66:10 because you, … Continue reading →

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alarm clock

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

alarm clock Psalm 57:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 57:8 Wake up, my throat! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. Psalm 57:9 I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the … Continue reading →

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under-appreciating God

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

under-appreciating God Jeremiah 9:17-26 (JDV) Jeremiah 9:17 This is what Yahveh of Armies says: Consider this closely, and summon the women who mourn; send for the skillful women. Jeremiah 9:18 Let them come quickly to raise a lament over us … Continue reading →

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