Category Archives: contentment

the first eagle

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220902 the first eagle Ezekiel 17:1-6 (JDV) Ezekiel 17:1 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 17:2 “Son of Adam, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.Ezekiel 17:3 You are … Continue reading →

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don’t jump the gun

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220603 don’t jump the gun Ruth 3:6-13 (JDV) Ruth 3:6 She went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had charged her to do.Ruth 3:7 After Boaz ate, drank, and was in good spirits, he went to … Continue reading →

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contentment or controversy

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220520 contentment or controversy 1 Timothy 6:3-10 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches differently and does not agree with the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness, 1 Timothy 6:4 he is … Continue reading →

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able to cope

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

able to cope Philippians 4:10-14 (JDV) Philippians 4:10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. Philippians 4:11 I … Continue reading →

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a promise in context

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a promise in context Jeremiah 29:1-23 (JDV) Jeremiah 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining exiled elders, the priests, the prophets, and all the people Nebuchadnezzar had deported from … Continue reading →

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wearing the choker

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

wearing the choker Jeremiah 27:1-22 (JDV) Jeremiah 27:1 At the first part of the reign of Zedekiah son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from Yahveh: Jeremiah 27:2 This is what Yahveh said to me: “Make … 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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oil foot bath

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

oil foot bath Deuteronomy 33:22-25 (JDV) Deuteronomy 33:22 He said about Dan: Dan is a young lion, leaping out of Bashan. Deuteronomy 33:23 He said about Naphtali: Naphtali, enjoying approval, full of Yahveh’s empowerment, take possession of it west and … Continue reading →

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a sign and a wonder

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a sign and a wonder Deuteronomy 28:46-48 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:46 These curses will be a sign and a wonder against you and your descendants permanently. Deuteronomy 28:47 Because you didn’t serve Yahveh your God with joy and a cheerful heart, … Continue reading →

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No, yes, yes

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

  Deuteronomy 3:27-29 (JDV) Deuteronomy 3:27 Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west, north, south, and east, and see it with your own eyes, because you will not cross the Jordan. Deuteronomy 3:28 But command Joshua … Continue reading →

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