Christianity
This is an upper-level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible devotionals, longer book and topic studies, and larger theological posts.
Holiness: Being Holy. And Being Made Holy.
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Holiness is not just something expected of some believers. All of us who belong to Christ are holy, and are expected to live holy lives.
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: 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.
Don’t Envy the Prosperity of the Wicked – Psalm 73
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Do you ever find yourself envying the prosperity of the wicked? If you do, you are not alone. But consider their fate, and rejoice in God.
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.
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.
Walking With Christ: Backpacking as a Model
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The Scripture uses many metaphors to describe walking with Christ. I have found that backpacking works well for me in describing that walk.
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.
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.
Living Faithful to God in the Midst of a Godless World
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One of the challenges facing believers today is our relationship with the world around us. How do we live faithfully to God in a pagan world?
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
Life in the Garden of Eden: Then and Now
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The Bible pictures humanity beginning in the Garden of Eden. And it looks to Christ's work on the cross to return us to that Garden.
