Category Archives: giving

what others think

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2195 2 Corinthians 9:4-6 2Co 9:4  If you are not ready, some Macedonians might come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be shamed– to say nothing of you– for being so confident.2Co … Continue reading →

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prove me right

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2194 2 Corinthians 9:1-3 2Co 9:1  In one sense, it is redundant for me to write to you about this service to the saints,2Co 9:2  because I know how eager you are; I brag about you to … Continue reading →

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helping without hurting

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2189 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 2Co 8:12 Because if the willingness is there, it is acceptable based on what a person has, not based on what he does not have. 2Co 8:13 Because I do not mean that … Continue reading →

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matching gifts

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2188 2 Corinthians 8:9-11 2Co 8:9 Because you are aware of how our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his becoming poor you … Continue reading →

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success markers

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2187 2 Corinthians 8:5-8 2Co 8:5 and this did not happen as we expected it to, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then –because it was what God wants — to us. 2Co 8:6 … Continue reading →

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begging to give

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2186 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 2Co 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the blessing from God that has been given by the churches of Macedonia, 2Co 8:2 because during a severe test of suffering, their abundance … Continue reading →

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helping without hurting

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2189 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 2Co 8:12 Because if the willingness is there, it is acceptable based on what a person has, not based on what he does not have. 2Co 8:13 Because I do not mean that … Continue reading →

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giving out of deficiency

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2050 Luke 21:1-4 Luk 21:1 Jesus looked again and saw the rich tossing their gifts into the contribution box, Luk 21:2 and he saw a needy widow put in two leptons. Luk 21:3 And he said, “Actually, … 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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reverse Robin Hoods

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHY WE CAN LOVE OUR ENEMIES Luke 6:27-31 Luk 6:27 “But I am telling you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Luk 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat … Continue reading →

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