(Note: This week, we’re taking a holiday blogging break and reposting the top 10 most-read posts of 2025. This post from April of 2017 garnered the 9th most hits. It has a great story and an excellent application for all Christians.)
While writing yesterday’s post about ability, I came across this old parable by an unknown author entitled “Cracked Pots.” Those of us who are less than perfect can appreciate this piece and be encouraged by it.
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. Continue reading
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