Thursday, May 27, 2010

On Million Arrows My Response

So here I sit, thinking to myself, “How can I take the long way home and commit today to raising arrows that will strike a blow against the kingdom of darkness?”

First, I am praying that God will give my husband & me a specific vision for raising our own little pink arrows. They are all unique and fabulously made. I am determined now more than ever to be a parent who is purposeful. Second, I know it will take a commitment from me every day to be shaped by the Shepherd Himself…because “they will become as I am becoming..” (Paraphrased from page 22). I have to be willing to be shaped first before I am going to shape them.

Will it be easy? No. Will I be asked to forgo my own personal comforts? Probably. Might others think I am crazy? Surely. Will there be rewards? You bet.

I am going to offer one person a chance to win a copy of this book. Leave a comment below and tell me what you are thinking about this week's focus of One Million Arrows. *I will choose one comment from Randomizer.org to win a free copy of this book. The contest is open until Sunday May 29 at midnight.

If by chance your heart is stirred, I highly encourage you to order this book. I promise you will be challenged and inspired! And another added blessing is that all proceeds from the sale of One Million Arrows go to further work with orphans around the world! So not only will you be blessed to read it, you will bless others by purchasing it as well.

Looking Forward,


To order a copy of One Million Arrows, click here.

***Contest is only open to those living in the United States of America.


Julie Ferwerda is recognized for making the Bible exciting and relevant to everyday life through her writing and speaking. Her articles are featured in many Christian magazines and websites for both adults and teens, and she frequently volunteers her time and talents to international orphan ministry. Learn more at OneMillionArrows.com.

10 comments:

  1. I need this book. I feel like I know the "end result" vision I have for my boys - I just have no idea how to get there!!

    Stef

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  2. I would love to have a copy of this book. I have four arrows that I would like to sharpen.

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  3. Well, huh . . . I was just contemplating this issue on my drive to work this morning -- and then a friend pointed me to your giveaway! This sounds like a book that I must read! Thanks for the chance!

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  4. This book sounds like a great one. I know that raising my kids to be Godly and to love Jesus will terrify the devil!

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  5. I'd LOVE to win a copy! But if I don't I'm definitely ordering one! Thanks for sharing this with us, Stacey!

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  6. When I first saw this book on another blog, I made a mental note to put it on the top of my wish list. Love that you are inspiring us to get the book even if we don't win because there aren't many things that are really "necessary" in our lives, but doing our best to fulfill our God-given responsibility as mothers is certainly one of them.

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  7. Thank you for three wonderful, amazing posts. I really appreciate it! And you don't have to put me in the drawing for the free book ;)

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  8. I've seen this book while blog hopping, I do need it for our 3 boys at home.

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  9. I participated in this blog hop too. A terrific book! It's challenging and inspiring -- just what I needed for a good kick in the pants as a parent. :)

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  10. yes. purposeful parenting... i am learning this... what a journey, no?

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