Category Archives: leadership

encouraging our leaders

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

encouraging our leaders Joshua 1:16-18 (JDV) Joshua 1:16 They answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. Joshua 1:17 We will obey you, just like we obeyed Moses in everything. … Continue reading →

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a master in the sky

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

a master in the sky Colossians 3:18-4:1 (JDV) Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is suitable in the Lord. Colossians 3:19 Husbands, care about your wives and don’t be bitter toward them. Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your … Continue reading →

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leaders who glorify God

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

leaders who glorify God Psalm 72:18-20 (JDV) Psalm 72:18 Blessed be Yahveh God, the God of Israel, who alone does wonders. Psalm 72:19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; the whole land is filled with his glory. Amen and amen. … Continue reading →

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rich and famous kings

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

rich and famous kings Psalm 72:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 72:15 May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long. Psalm 72:16 May there … Continue reading →

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poor lives matter

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

poor lives matter Psalm 72:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 72:12 You see, he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives … Continue reading →

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leaders respected by everyone

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

leaders respected by everyone Psalm 72:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 72:8 May he rule from sea to sea and from the Euphrates to the ends of the land. Psalm 72:9 May desert tribes kneel before him and his enemies lick the dust. … Continue reading →

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sun and moon and rain

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

sun and moon and rain Psalm 72:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 72:5 May they fear you while the sun endures and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. Psalm 72:6 May the king be like rain that falls on the cut … Continue reading →

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a king’s purpose

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

a king’s purpose Psalm 72:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 72:11 God, give your justice to the king and your righteousness to the king’s son. Psalm 72:2 He will judge your people with righteousness and your afflicted ones with justice. Psalm 72:3 May … Continue reading →

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when the pressure mounts

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

when the pressure mounts Psalm 55:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 55:1 God, listen to my prayer and do not hide from my request for help. Psalm 55:2 Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my … Continue reading →

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within, beyond, around

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

within, beyond, around Psalm 48:9-14 (JDV) Psalm 48:9 God, within your temple, we contemplate your covenant faithfulness. Psalm 48:10 Like your name, God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the land; your right hand is filled with justice. … Continue reading →

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