Category Archives: contentment

Return and submit

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 16:7 – 17:4 7 The angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from … Continue reading →

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confidence

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 3:21-35 My daughter,  choose a relationship with the LORD above all other goals, and you will find yourself protected when trouble comes.  You will not have a trouble-free life … no one does.  What you will have is the … Continue reading →

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a firm and steady heart

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 112 This wisdom psalm contrasts two hearts.  The heart of the wicked desires selfish things, and those desires will perish with it.  If he sees a righteous man honored, he gets angry.  Why? The heart of the righteous fears … Continue reading →

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a calm and quiet soul

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 131   I have a busy day today. There are lots of things that I could be worrying about — lots of things that I could be occupying myself with. But here I stand. I wait on God to … Continue reading →

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the blindness of envy

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 5 Haman had many accolades. He admitted that himself.  But he could see nothing but his envy of Mordecai.  When his wife and friends suggested that he have a gallows made upon which to kill Mordecai, he could not … Continue reading →

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