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)

Unequally Yoked

Unequally Yoked Together – 2 Corinthians 6:14

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Paul encourages us here not to enter into close relationships with unbelievers. Becoming unequally yoked with them can lead to compromise.

come out of Babylon

Come Out of Babylon – Revelation 18:4

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As believers we need to come out of Babylon. Don't be a part of this world and its way of doing things. But seek after holiness instead.

First Called Christians

First Called Christians – Acts 11:26

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The believers were first called Christians in Antioch. If our communities would to coin a new name for us today, what would it be?

time spent with Jesus

Time Spent with Jesus Changes Us – Acts 4:13

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Is the time you spend with Jesus obvious in the way you live your life? It should make a drastic difference in the way we live and speak.

submit to human government

Submit to Human Government – Romans 13:1-7

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Paul tells us that all human governments have been established my God and we are to submit to them. Unless they violate the highest authority.

enter through the narrow gate

Enter Through the Narrow Gate – Matthew 7:13-14

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Which gate will you enter? The one to life? Or the one to destruction? Choose the road less traveled, and walk down it with Jesus.

Being made new in Christ

Being Made New in Christ! – Galatians 2:20

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It is tempting to think that all I need to do as a Christian is to tweak my life a bit. But in reality, we are called to be made new. To be transformed.

enemies of the cross

Living As Enemies of the Cross of Christ – Philippians 3:17-21

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It is sad that many who call themselves Christians actually live as enemies of the cross of Christ, failing to honor him with their lives.

in Jesus name

Do Everything in Jesus Name – Colossians 3:17

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As believers in our Lord Jesus, we represent him to the world around us. So be careful that everything you say or do is in Jesus's name.

the Futility of Legalism

The Futility of Legalism – Colossians 2:20-23

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The futility of legalism should be obvious to anyone who has attempted to live by a strict code of conduct. It never changes a person's heart.

The power of words

The Incredible Power of Words – James 3:1-12

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Words sometimes come too easy to us. But there is power in our words. The power to build another up. Or to tear them down. So be careful with your words.

honor governing authorities

Honor the Governing Authorities – 1 Peter 2:14-17

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It is easy to criticize our President. But Peter makes clear that we are to honor our governing authorities, even if we disagree with them.