Pastor Tara Beth Leach explores the theme of resilience in her sermon, using the metaphor of jars of clay to highlight our fragility and the divine treasure within us. She draws on the Apostle Paul's experiences of suffering and perseverance, emphasizing that despite feeling hard-pressed, perplexed, or struck down, we are not abandoned or destroyed because the power of God resides in us. She also shares personal moments of vulnerability in her journey as a parent and pastor, illustrating that our fragility can become opportunities for God's power to manifest in our lives. Ultimately, she encourages recognizing our weaknesses as avenues for God's strength and calls for community support in navigating life's challenges.

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Today’s message was originally delivered on Sunday May 11th in our Worship Center and you can watch it here.