A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Bible Study

This is the parent category for all of the short Bible study and devotional posts. Nested under it is a separate category for each book in the Bible.

everything comes from God

Everything Comes from God – 1 Chronicles 29:14

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As David says, "Everything we have comes from God." So when we give to him, we are simply returning back what is his.

great love of God

What A Great Love God Has Lavished On Us – 1 John 3:1

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How great is the love that God has for us? It is so great that he has called us his children. The creator of the universe is our Father.

fear of the Lord is a strong foundation

Fear of the Lord Is Key to a Strong Foundation – Isaiah 33:6

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There are many sources that our world turns to for salvation, wisdom and knowledge. But the fear of the Lord is the only true source.

faithful stewards of God's grace

Faithful Stewards of God’s Grace – 1 Peter 4:10

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God's grace is given to us in the spiritual gifts he has entrusted us with. We need to be faithful stewards of God's grace.

wash and be cleansed

Wash and Be Cleansed – 2 Kings 5:13

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Naaman felt that Elisha's instruction to wash in the Jordan to be cleansed was beneath him. Yet his ultimate obedience was key to his healing.

famine for hearing the word

A Famine for Hearing the Word of the Lord – Amos 8:11

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How can we avoid a famine for hearing the word of the Lord in the U.S.? Only when the church repents and faithfully proclaims God's message.

A faith to live by

A Faith to Live By: An Active Faith – Hebrews 11:1-2

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Hebrews 11 provides a definition of biblical faith. It is a confidence and assurance that results in actions that demonstrate your hope.

where my help comes from

I Will Look To Where My Help Comes From – Psalm 121:1-2

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What do you do when you face challenges? The psalmist encourages us to look to the maker of heaven and earth, where our help comes from.

he loved this world

Demas: He Loved This World – 2 Timothy 4:10

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The story of Demas is a sad one. A traveling companion of Paul who, in the end, turned his back on Paul. Why? Because he loved this world.

Lift up eyes to God

I Lift Up My Eyes to God – Psalm 123:1-2

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Are you facing challenging times? Join the psalmist in lifting your eyes to God, the one who can help regardless of the circumstances.

integrity in action and teaching

Demonstrating Integrity in Action and Teaching – Titus 2:7-8

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Paul's instruction here to Titus is applicable to all believers. Be an example. Show integrity in your actions as well as in your teaching.

Treasure the word of God

Treasuring the Word of God – Psalms 119:11

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Treasure the word of God. Hide it within your heart. Doing so will help you to avoid sin and draw ever closer to God