Category Archives: suffering

trusting him for justice

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

trusting him for justice Lamentations 3:30-36 (JDV) Lamentations 3:30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with disgrace Lamentations 3:31 because the Lord will not reject us forever. Lamentations 3:32 Even … Continue reading →

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the bitter can be blessed

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the bitter can be blessed Lamentations 3:10-18 (JDV) Lamentations 3:10 He is a bear waiting in ambush, a lion in hiding. Lamentations 3:11 He forced me off my way and tore me to pieces; he left me desolate. Lamentations 3:12 … Continue reading →

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what Paul could not stand

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

what Paul could not stand 1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 3:4 In fact, when we were with you, we told you in advance that we were going to experience suffering, and as you know, it happened. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 … Continue reading →

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appointed to this

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

appointed to this 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 1 Thessalonians 3:1 When we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens for this reason. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And we sent Timothy, our brother and … Continue reading →

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the enemy’s escalation

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the enemy’s escalation Joshua 11:1-5 (JDV) Joshua 11:1 When King Jabin of Hazor happened to hear this news, he sent a message to: King Jobab of Madon, the kings of Shimron and Achshaph, Joshua 11:2 and the kings of the … Continue reading →

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what sharing Christ entails

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

what sharing Christ entails Colossians 1:24 -2:5 (JDV) Colossians 1:24 Now I celebrate while I suffer for you, and I am finishing in my flesh the balance of Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the congregation. Colossians 1:25 I … Continue reading →

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life again

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

life again Psalm 71:19-21 (JDV) Psalm 71:19 Your righteousness reaches the heights, God, you who have done great things; God, who is like you? Psalm 71:20 You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, but you will bring me to … Continue reading →

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loving his salvation

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

loving his salvation Psalm 70:4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation continually say, “God is great!” Psalm 70:5 I am oppressed and needy; hurry to me, God. You are … Continue reading →

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deep water times

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

deep water times Psalm 69:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 69:1 Rescue me, God, because the water has risen to my neck. Psalm 69:2 I have sunk in deep mud, and there is no footing; I have come into deep water, and a … Continue reading →

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I will bring them back

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

I will bring them back Psalm 68:19-23 (JDV) Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our rescue. Selah. Psalm 68:20 Our God is a God of rescue, and escape from death belongs … Continue reading →

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