A Clay Jar

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A Clay Jar Blog Posts

All of creation is groaning

The Whole Creation Is Groaning – Romans 8:19-22

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The whole creation groans and awaits its liberation from decay. It will be renewed at the revelation of God's children when Christ returns.

radiance of God's glory

The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3

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The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God's glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.

create in me a pure heart

Create In Me A Pure Heart – Psalm 51:10-12

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As David discovered, our sin separates us from God. Confess and repent of your sin. Create in me a pure heart, O God.

Living Like A Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

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A clay jar is plain and fragile. But, like a clay jar filled with the treasure of God, we can be used by God to accomplish great things.

A Chosen People

1 Peter: A Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood (2:4-5; 9-10)

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As the redeemed we are God's chosen people. he has called us for something special. And he is working to accomplish that. Will you join him in that task?

How Long Will You Hide Your Face From Me – Psalm 13:1, 5-6

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Does it sometimes seem like God had hidden his face from you? That he cannot be found? When that happens, trust in God and praise him anyway.

the widow's offering

The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44

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How much we give is not important. The story of the widow's offering makes it clear that what matters is the generosity with which we give.

God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception

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And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.

God's ways are not our ways

God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways – Isaiah 55:8-9

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God reminds us through Isaiah that his thoughts are not our thoughts, and God's ways are not our ways. This is an important reminder.

Take time to be alone with God in prayer

Take the Time To Be Alone with God In Prayer – Mark 6:46

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I would encourage you to regularly set aside time to be alone with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in your life.

Jesus as the cornerstone

1 Peter: A Chosen and Precious Cornerstone (2:6-8)

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Is Jesus the cornerstone of the life you're building? If it is not then you are stumbling in the darkness. Make him the center of your life and truly live.

Be still and know God

Be Still, and Know That I Am God – Psalm 46:10

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This fragment of a verse come from a psalm that is magnifying what God does, and how he has protected Israel. And in the midst of this praise is this simple admonition. To be still. And to know that the Lord (YHWH) is God.