Tuesday, January 18, 2011

God uses broken things. Broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. It is Peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever. -Vance Havner

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  1. **Kat **January 18, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I use broken things too...with super glue.

    That's a very nice quote. xo

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  2. Kippy SpilkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What an awesome thought! And great for people who feel "broken", too.

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  3. Riete ;))January 18, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    As Mark Lowry said, "We are broken pots. But broken pots spill more water. So be glad you are broken, so you can spill more Living Water!"

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  4. Karen Jeanette CanadaJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Very nice thought!

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  5. Kippy SpilkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Riete, that reminds me of the story of the Indian water bearer ... are you familiar with it?

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  6. I Laugh At Cub FansJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    A muscle becomes stronger after being broken down -- think of the strength Peter was able to have because he was willing.

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  7. Riete ;))January 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    No, I don't.

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  8. Kippy SpilkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Riete: http://geminaigraphics.multiply.com/journal/item/473 :)

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  9. Momma DishJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    That's an awesome story Kippy! It is a good reminder that we're all flawed in some way, but that doesn't mean we're useless junk!

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  10. Momma DishJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Patsy Clairmont wrote a book called "God uses Cracked Pots!"

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  11. Kippy SpilkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Isn't it, Janeen? It's been a long-time fave of mine (obviously) :)

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  12. Riete ;))January 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh my, Kippy! That's a beautiful story!! I love it!
    It shows perfectly how our cracks can be used for good at any given time.

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  13. Kippy SpilkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Absolutely, Riete! :)

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  14. Janet McDonaldJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    AMEN thats beautiful Janeen!

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  15. Susan FriggeJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    amen and amen

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  16. Königin ChelseaJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Amen!

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  17. Jeff FondaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Broken people were Gods best Prophets and Disciples as well. The Lord surrounded Himself with broken people, shepards, tax collectors, sinners, etc. Nice quote.

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  18. Momma DishJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Yes they were, Jeff- and that gives me hope every day!

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  19. **Kat **January 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    They didn't have super glue back then is why.

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