Ok just one more thing about this show before we delve into the books. When I began watching The Chosen, it was the first time I had ever heard of “crowd funding.” You see, this project is not funded by any big time studio company. It is funded by you and me…but only if you can afford it, and freely and willingly, desire to contribute. Mr Jenkins is always sure to emphasize that the show is for free, so no one is under any obligation to donate. He also commented that, it is exactly because it is free that so many people are tuning in. Some would not have the funds to pay, while others would never even think of paying to watch a program about Jesus. But since it is free, it is open to every heart…and as I said yesterday, it is also leading so many to Jesus Who then is converting so many of those hearts and changing their Eternity.
Again, no one is under any obligation, yet if you are like me, you will want to be a blessing wherever you have been blessed. As you will see all month, I love their merchandise and have shopped on their “gifts” website many, many times. (see link below) You can also get access to this site and all the great gifts they offer through their free app that I talked about yesterday. How convenient! There are shirts, hats, tumblers, mugs, blankets, DVD’s and CD’s, and of course books, for both adults and children, and also in different languages too. I am sure I missed some things, but it is there where I found and bought the three devotionals I am going to discuss this month.
Mr Jenkins often says that it is not just a matter of having items with The Chosen logo on them, but each piece is an excellent way to communicate without saying a word. I cannot tell you how many people have commented on my shirts, and sometimes, I can sense a brotherhood through that interaction. For example, I actually was wearing one of my The Chosen shirts while in Portugal recently, when I heard a woman cry out to me in English about how much she enjoys the show. We had a lovely conversation about Jesus as she shared her story with me. Brotherhood! We can feel connected to others as we relate about this great show. This sense of camaraderie is one of the many wonderful things this show is bringing about!
While I love the “gift factory,” there is yet another way you can contribute to the spreading of The Chosen, as a tax deductible donation. It is called Come And See Foundation. (there is also link below) Here their mission is to translate each episode into 600 languages, so that every tongue and every nation can learn about our marvelous Lord Jesus. I am not sure if you get it by now, but I absolutely LOVE this show because it centers around the God I continue to fall in love with! Ok, we will get to these great books tomorrow…
The Chosen gifts:
https://new.thechosen.tv/pages/gifts
Come And See Foundation:
https://www.comeandseefoundation.org
2023’s Got A Minute? Book Club
January: The First & Best Book Ever: The Bible
February: Love Is In the Air: “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” by Gary Chapman
March: Spring Growth: “Secrets of the Vine” by Bruce Wilkinson
April: Living the Resurrected Life: “The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life” by Dr Charles Stanley
May: My Spiritual Mom: “Making Good Habits Breaking Bad Habits” by Joyce Meyer
June: Spiritual Dad: “It’s Not About Me- Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy” by Max Lucado
July: Financial Freedom “Complete Guide to Money” by Dave Ramsey
August: Summer’s Soul Restorer “A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23” by W Phillip Keller
September: Covering Our Children: “Prayers for the Prodigals” by James Banks
October: Reformation of Our Hearts: “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine” by Max Lucado
November: So Thankful To Be Chosen: “The Chosen 40 Days with Jesus Book One, Book Two & Book Three” by Amanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks and Dallas Jenkins
<>< Peace, Diane
