"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7
“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 I love this verse and will often preach it to my own heart. Yet, if I am not careful, it’s easy to define "good" by my own standard. Good, to me,... Continue Reading →
"When (Jesus) had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch." "Master," Simon replied, "we've worked hard all night long and caught nothing! But at Your word, I'll let down the nets." Luke 5:4-5 Do you ever feel like Peter? I do. There are... Continue Reading →
Our city has seen a spike of COVID cases in the past two weeks. We held steady for almost two months and, as the weeks went by, it grew easier to believe that we had not only flattened the curve, but kept a curve from ever fully existing. These discouraging numbers are a reminder that this... Continue Reading →
Do you ever read Scripture and think: I know I should be able to turn this into a prayer and pray these exact words back to the Lord. I know this is what my mind should think and my heart should feel. I know that this is true…but I am struggling to believe this and... Continue Reading →
“Lord, I don’t know what to do.” How many of us have spoken these words with a level of exasperation in the past few weeks? In most homes, life is looking a bit different and while there may be many gifts found in our new reality, let’s be real, there is a reason for the... Continue Reading →
These days of uncertainty bring with them a range of emotions that can fluctuate in similar fashion to the sun’s beams that come and go on a partially cloudy day. Some days feel like everyday life and others feel surreal and anything but normal. One minute we feel resigned with the way it is and... Continue Reading →
Seasons of Waiting was published in 2016, but if there ever was a “season” where this book could be most encouraging and beneficial to readers all over the world at the exact same time, this season of Covid-19 just might be it! Of course, I’ll take any excuse to highlight this book and encourage that it... Continue Reading →
"Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, abiding there, the people of Israel remained in the camp and did not set out, but when it lifted they set out. At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the... Continue Reading →
"Surely I spoke about things I don't understand, things too wonderful for me to know...therefore, I reject my words and am sorry for them." Job 42:3b, 6 In the final chapters of the book of Job, he openly spoke about his innocence, and because of that, he couldn't make sense of what God was... Continue Reading →
Just the Clay 