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Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? Romans 9:21 (NIV)
Too often I've heard the phrase, "I'm not good at anything", or, "What can the Lord do with me?, I don't have any special talent." Many of us think we aren't making a difference because we don't have the abilities or talents that others possess, or that we're not good enough for Christ to use us effectively.
Several years ago I heard the following illustration of the cracked pot. As you read it, see if you can relate.
A water bearer had two large pots, one hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck.
One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. By the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house.
The cracked pot grew increasingly ashamed of its imperfection. It was able to accomplish only half of what it was intended to do.
One day, out of its bitter failure, the cracked pot lamented to the water bearer as he bent by the stream.
Words came slowly. "I ... I am ashamed of myself and my inability to fulfill my role. This crack in my side causes water to leak all the way back to your house."
Great compassion welled up in the bearer's heart, "Ah, my little friend! As we return to the house, notice instead the beauty around you. Not your perceived inadequacies."
With pots full, the bearer rose from the stream and headed home. The meandering path led through a mostly parched land.
Before opening the wooden door to his humble home, the bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice the flowers and green grasses on your side of the path but not on the other pot's side?"
"Yes...well, no. I tried to see the beauty but the disgrace of my inadequacies blocks out much of my vision."
"Know this, my little friend... I have always known about your imperfection. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path. Every day while we walk back, you've watered them. You have brought beauty to the land!"
Everyone has flaws, we're all cracked pots. But when we allow the Lord to work in and through our weaknesses, amazing beauty results!
Blessings,
Steve <><
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Your Life Still Counts
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God Can Use You, Not Just in Spite of Your Past, But Because of Your Past!
Many women carry around a deep, hidden, and unspoken sense of insignificance, regardless of how confident they appear on the outside. Regret and shame over failure, sin, and shortcomings weigh them down and make them feel unworthy to be loved, much less used, by a holy God.
Tracie Miles helps women not only recognize that God has a purpose for them, but that He has equipped and prepared them for their divine purpose based specifically on the experiences of their past.
Through her own story and stories from other women who have discovered great purpose because of adverse experiences, she helps women embrace a new perspective and discover the courage to step out of their comfort zones to help others. Readers will find forgiveness and healing for the mistakes of their past, and inspiration to step into the purpose God has for them.
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The Family of Jesus - Kingsbury
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America's favorite inspirational novelist offers a fictional view of six of the family members of Jesus, all anchored by Scriptural truth, creating a life-changing and unprecedented emotional connection to the Bible.
For the first time ever, readers will develop an emotional connection to the family members of Jesus, learning about their lives and falling in love with Scripture along the way. Bible studies and devotionals abound, and in churches everywhere people gather to seek a deeper understanding of God's word and its application to their lives. But too often these studies engage only the analytic approach to Bible learning.
In "The Family of Jesus," #1 "New York Times "bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately care more deeply about the Bible by helping you grasp the truths in Scripture not just with your mind, but with your heart. The characters in these short stories were among those closest to Jesus--Mary, Joseph, Jesus' brother James, John the Baptist, Zechariah, and Elizabeth. Each has a compelling tale to tell. Kingsbury intersperses fictional, emotionally gripping details anchored in Scripture with historical and theological insights and questions that will guide soul-searching and reflection.
"The Family of Jesus "not only provides a deeper understanding of the relatives of our Savior, but also helps readers acquire tools that will draw them closer to Christ, to the Scriptures, and to each other.
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH
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The Gospel costs nothing. You can't earn it or buy it. It can only be received as a free gift compliments of God's grace. It doesn't cost anything, but it demands everything. It demands that we go "all in," a term that simply means placing all that you have into God's hands. Pushing it all in. And that's where we get stuck---spiritual no man's land. We're afraid that if we go all in that we might miss out on what this life has to offer. It's not true.
The only thing you'll miss out on is everything God has to offer. And the good news is this: if you don't hold out
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Are you a follower of Jesus? Don't answer too quickly. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. Consider it a "Define the Relationship" conversation to determine exactly where you stand. You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of Jesus or you may be just a fan who admires Jesus but isn't ready to let him cramp your style. Then again, maybe you're not into Jesus, period. In any case, don't take the question---Are you a follower of Jesus?---lightly. Some people don't know what they've said yes to and other people don't realize what they've said no to, says Pastor Kyle Idleman. But Jesus is ready to clearly define the relationship he wants with his followers. Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave his all for you. BOOKS OF THE MONTH!! ONLY $5.00 During NOVEMBER! |
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Thanks to our wonderful friends at Rose Publishing for providing these FREE downloads!
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What is Advent?
This free e-Chart, "What is Advent" is taken from the pamphlet "The Christmas Story". The Christmas Story: Scripture from the Gospels and the Prophets Here is the story of Jesus' birth and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in a beautiful pamphlet that can be used as a handout at Christmas and as a Bible study to use during Advent. Using traditional wording from Matthew and Luke's Gospels, and beautiful full-color art, this pamphlet starts with the angelic announcement of John the Baptist's birth and the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary. It continues with Mary and Joseph traveling to Nazareth, the birth of Jesus, and the visitation of the shepherds and the Wise Men. It ends with the Gospel story and a forward look toward Christ's second coming. This beautiful pamphlet will be treasured. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches; unfolds to 38 inches. 14 panels. Fits inside a Bible cover.
Contains suggestions for Advent celebrations and traditional suggested readings; also includes suggestions for using the pamphlet as a Christmas program script.
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November, 2014 TOP TEN LISTS
Visit the Logos Bookstore Website for the latest Top Ten Christian Fiction, Christian Living, Children, Music and Video charts.
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Some Parting Fun...
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A motorist was driving down a rural dirt road when he came upon a stream. He called out to a man walking by, "Do you think I can drive my car through the stream?"
"I suppose you can," said the man.
So the driver started across, but within seconds, his car sank, and he barely escaped with his life.
"You lied to me!" the driver screamed at the passerby. "That stream is at least ten feet deep!"
"That's funny. It only reaches up to the middle of the ducks."
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| Daily Bible Reading Plan | | Thy Word is A Lamp Unto my Feet |  | | Read through the Bible chronologically in one year. Follow the daily reading plan found in each week's newsletter. | | November - 2014 | | Sunday | 16 | Galatians 4-6 | | Monday | 17 | Acts 17:1-18:18 | | Tuesday | 18 | 1 Thessalonians 1-5 * 2 Thessalonians 1-3 | | Wednesday | 19 | Acts 18:19-19:41 | | Thursday | 20 | 1 Corinthians 1-4 | | Friday | 21 | 1 Corinthians 5-8 | | Saturday | 22 | 1 Corinthians 9-11 |
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Do You Know Christ?
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"Today is the Day For Salvation!"
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, please do not put off today this Great Gift from God.
You can know today beyond a shadow of a doubt where you will spend eternity. The simple facts and steps found here can give you a peace beyond all understanding, and 100% assuredness of where you will spend eternity.
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