"Ouch!" That was how I discovered I had a pear tree. Well, that's how I discovered I had a pear tree that had actual pears on it. When we bought our home, I was delighted to have so many trees on our property. I like trees. Sure, they're a pain to mow around, but I… Continue reading Fruit Takes Time
What is more important: being faithful to God, or bearing fruit? Are these options mutually exclusive? In Luke 13:6-9, Jesus tells the story of a man who had a fig tree in his vineyard because he wanted fruit. That's the purpose of a fig tree, to bear figs. And after 3 years of no fruit,… Continue reading Faithfulness Or Fruitfulness?
Is God a means or an end? Is God what I want or is God how I get what I want?Tweet Maybe that question isn’t one that speaks to you. Maybe it’s too deep. Maybe it’s not deep enough. But it’s one I’m wrestling with right now… Is God what I want or is God… Continue reading A Means or An End?
Luke 8:21 ESV—“But he answered them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’” So when I read this passage this morning, my mind immediately came to this thought: Lord, help me to hear your word and to do it. My prayer was that the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Faithful Obedience
Today I am starting to read through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. This is an effort to get to know my savior better. It’s been too long since I have set down and give much attention to the Gospels, so it’s time. Going slow, one chapter a day. Today, is Matthew 1: The Genealogy of… Continue reading God Uses The Broken
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