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ritual of respect

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

ritual of respect Psalm 63:3-7 (JDV) Psalm 63:3 My lips will glorify you because your covenant faithfulness is better than life. Psalm 63:4 So I will bless you as long as I live; when you are named, I will lift … Continue reading →

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washbasin and sandal

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

washbasin and sandal Psalm 60:6-8 (JDV) Psalm 60:6 God has spoken in his sanctuary: “I will celebrate! I will divide up Shechem. I will apportion the Valley of Succoth.Psalm 60:7 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is my … Continue reading →

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wild city dogs

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

wild city dogs Psalm 59:14-15 (JDV) Psalm 59:14 And they return at evening, in uproar like dogs and prowling around the city. Psalm 59:15 They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied. wild city dogs I used … Continue reading →

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in the blip

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

in the blip Psalm 53:2-3 (JDV) Psalm 53:2 God looks down from the sky on the human race to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who seeks God. Psalm 53:3 Everyone has turned away; all alike have … Continue reading →

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confession 101

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 51:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 51:11 Show favor to me, God, according to your covenant faithfulness; according to your abundant compassion, erase my rebellion. Psalm 51:2 Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my failure. Our first course in … Continue reading →

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death will shepherd them

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

death will shepherd them Psalm 49:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 49:13 This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah Psalm 49:14 Like sheep they are headed for Sheol; Death will shepherd … Continue reading →

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not rich enough

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

not rich enough Psalm 49:5-9 (JDV) Psalm 49:5 Why should I fear in times of trouble? The violation of my foes surrounds me. Psalm 49:6 They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches. Psalm 49:7 Yet these … Continue reading →

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look over their heads

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

look over their heads Psalm 46:10 (JDV) Psalm 46:10 “Stop your fighting, and realize that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the land.” look over their heads Fear causes us to turn on each other, and before … Continue reading →

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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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fourth gain

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

fourth gain Philippians 2:12-18 (JDV) Philippians 2:12 For this reason, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own rescue with fear and … Continue reading →

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