Category Archives: discipleship

messy maturity

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2025 Luke 18:15-17 Luk 18:15 But they were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw this, they began to object to those who brought them. Luk 18:16 But Jesus … Continue reading →

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time to stay steady

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2021 Luke 17:28-31 Luk 17:28 In the same way, just as it was in the days of Lot, people were eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building; Luk 17:29 but on the day Lot went out from Sodom, fire … Continue reading →

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special attention saints

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2017 Luke 17:7-10 Luk 17:7 “Would any one of you say to your slave who comes in from the field after plowing or shepherding sheep, ‘Come at once and sit down for a meal’? Luk 17:8 Won’t the … Continue reading →

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you have what you need

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2016 Luke 17:3-6 Luk 17:3 Attend to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. Luk 17:4 Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to … Continue reading →

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what God is looking for

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2013 Luke 16;19-23 Luk 16:19 “There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted opulently every day. Luk 16:20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was … Continue reading →

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conflicting commitment

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2012 Luke 16:16-18 Luk 16:16 “The law and the prophets were in force until John; since then, the excellent message of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is urged to enter it. Luk 16:17 But … Continue reading →

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handling life

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2004 Luke 14:31-35 Luk 14:31 Or what king, going out to face off with another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to contend with the one … Continue reading →

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finishing costs

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2003 Luke 14:25-30 Luk 14:25 Large crowds were going along with Jesus, and once — turning to them he said, Luk 14:2 “If anyone comes to me and does not detest his own father and mother, and wife … Continue reading →

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the necessity of now

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2002 Luke 14:15-24 Luk 14:15 When one of Jesus’ fellow banqueters heard this, he said to him, “Everyone who will feast in the kingdom of God will enjoy this special advantage!” Luk 14:16 But Jesus responded to him, … Continue reading →

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because they cannot repay

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2001 Luke 14:12-14 Luk 14:12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you host a luncheon or a dinner, don’t invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbours so … Continue reading →

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