A Clay Jar

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eating with sinners and tax collectors, the unloved

Eating with the Sinners and Tax Collectors – Mark 2:17

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If Jesus paid a visit to 21st century America, who would he be hanging out with? With respectable church folk? Or sinners and tax collectors?

The Importance of Prayer – Mark 1:35-37

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The importance of prayer in Jesus' life is unmistakable. Should it be any less for those who follow him? Spend time in prayer each day.

A lesson in prayer

The Lord Relented – A Lesson in Prayer – Exodus 32:14

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How effective is prayer? Does it make a difference? God's plan from eternity past took into account our prayer, so yes, it makes a difference

walk in the way of love

Walk in the Way of Love – Ephesians 5:1-2

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We are called to follow the example that Jesus set for us. As dearly loved children, walk in the way of love.

Unwholesome talk

Avoiding Unwholesome Talk – Ephesians 4:29

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It is so easy to let our words be hurtful; unwholesome talk takes no effort at all. But how much better when our words are used to build people up.

Church Growth – Ephesians 4:16

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Church growth is dependent on Christ's equipping and leadership as well as each member faithfully doing their part.

Filled to the measure

Filled to the Measure – Ephesians 3:17-19

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Be rooted in love to grasp the extent of God's love, fully experiencing his love. Then you can be filled to the measure with God's fullness.

the wisdom of God

The Wisdom of God: Revealed in the Church – Ephesians 3:10-11

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Why did God create the universe? It appears that the production of his church was at the heart of his purpose. We are his masterpiece.

Made alive with Christ

Made Alive with Christ – Ephesians 2:4-5

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I was lost in sin. But God, in his mercy, reached out to me with his offer of salvation and made me alive with Christ. Saved by God's grace.

Spiritual enlightenment

Prayer for Spiritual Enlightenment – Ephesians 1:18-19

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As you pray, seek spiritual enlightenment. To know the hope we have, our treasured place with God, and his power for us.

Spiritual blessing

Every Spiritual Blessing – Ephesians 1:3

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God gives his spiritual blessings to all those who are in Christ. Praise God for the many blessings he has given to us.

Restoring the fallen

Restoring the Fallen – Galatians 6:1-2

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How do you respond to the brother or sister who has gotten caught up in sin? Paul calls on us to carefully seek to restore the fallen.