Category Archives: joy

unlocking joy

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

unlocking joy Philippians 4:4-9 (JDV) Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:5 Let your restraint be known to every human. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything, but in … Continue reading →

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stretch limbo

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

stretch limbo Deuteronomy 16:12-15 Deuteronomy 16:12 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully watch these prescriptions. Deuteronomy 16:13 “You are to celebrate the Festival of Huts1 for seven days when you have gathered in everything from your threshing floor … Continue reading →

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enjoy, but be considerate

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

  enjoy, but be considerate Deuteronomy 12:15 “But whenever you want, you may slaughter and eat meat within any of your city gates, according to the empowerment Yahveh your God has given you. Those who are pure or contaminated may … Continue reading →

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recovery is going to happen

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 2:21-24 (JDV) Joel 2:21 Don’t fear, ground; shriek ecstatically and be glad, because Yahveh has done astonishing things. Joel 2:22 Don’t fear, wild animals, because the open country pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the … Continue reading →

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Lettering in the red letters

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

John 15:7-10 Joh 15:7 If you stay on me and my sayings stay in you, ask whatever you want and it will happen for you. Joh 15:8 My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and show … Continue reading →

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because of that day

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN JOY Luke 6:20-23 Luk 6:20 Then he raised his eyes toward his disciples and said: “You who are poor are actually blessed, because the kingdom of God belongs to you. Luk 6:21 “You who hunger now … Continue reading →

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the celebrating soul

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 1:46-49 Luk 1:46 And Mary said, “My soul celebrates the greatness of the Lord, Luk 1:47 and my spirit has been exuberantly joyful over God my Savior, Luk 1:48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his … Continue reading →

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the initial evidence

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 1:43-45 Luk 1:43 And how can this be happening to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? Luk 1:44 Because — notice, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the unborn baby … Continue reading →

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from dark hair to dark days

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

LIFE IS SHORT, ENJOY IT Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 7 That morning light is sweet, and it is a good thing for the eyes to see that sun rising. 8 Even someone living many years can rejoice in them all; yet that … Continue reading →

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your reward in life

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ENGAGE, BUT REMEMBER Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 7 Go on, eat your bread with gladness, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; because God has already shown approval of your works. 8 Let your clothes stay white all the time, and … Continue reading →

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