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.

Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11

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Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God's will for your day-to-day life? That is Paul's prayer.

Gifted by God

Bezalel: Gifted by God – Exodus 35:30-33

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Every believer has been gifted by God to serve in his kingdom. They might seem spiritual in nature. But they could also be physical talents.

God's indescribably gift of grace.

God’s Indescribable Gift of Grace – 2 Corinthians 9:15

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It is impossible to fully describe God's gift of grace. It is indescribable, reaching into every part of our lives. From beginning to end.

Jacob and Leah

Jacob and Leah: A Happy Ending – Genesis 49:31

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The marriage of Jacob and Leah is not likely one that you would see as being happy. Yet in the end, faithful Leah had victory over Rachel.

A divided church

A Church Divided Over Its Leaders – 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

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It is sad and unfortunate when the church is divided. Especially when the division is over allegiance to individuals rather than to Jesus.

slow of speech

I Am Slow of Speech and Tongue – Exodus 4:10

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I can identify with Moses' excuse that he was slow of speech. But God can equip me to do whatever he calls on me to do. Including speak.

perform a spiritual self-evaluation of your giftedness

Evaluating Your Spiritual Giftedness – Romans 12:3

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Paul encourages us to evaluate our spiritual giftedness. Not for our own benefit. But for how has God equipped you to serve the body.

tradition as a teaching tool

Using Tradition to Teach – Exodus 13:14

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Tradition can be a useful teaching tool. Know the origin and significance of your traditions. And use that to teach your children.

first must be last

The First Must Be Last; the Servant of All – Mark 9:35

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Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turned that upside down. To be first, you must become last, the servant of all.

give thanks to the Lord

I Will Give Thanks to the Lord – Psalm 9:1-2

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Giving thanks to the Lord should be a constant activity for the believer. He has done so much for us, and we have so much to be thankful for.

A house built on a solid foundation: Put Jesus teaching into practice

Put Jesus’ Teaching into Practice – Luke 6:49

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Don't be like the man who built his house on the sand. Put Jesus' words into practice. It is the only way to ensure that you will survive the storms of life.

Worship God Regardless the Circumstances – Job 1:20

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Do you worship God only when life is good? If so, you should read Job. He worshipped God even in the midst of great calamity and suffering.