I love the idea of flourishing and seeing fruitfulness in every area of my life. Don’t you? Flourishing sounds like productive growth. Sadly, that is not always my reality. Some days, I don’t flourish at all or see any fruit in my life. Somedays, I feel dried up and lifeless in my purpose, pursuits and passions. However, on the days when I do reap a harvest from my labor and endeavors, it’s ...
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Spending Time Pondering My Fruitfulness
"Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit;but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit,neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruitis hewn down, and cast into the fire.Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."Matthew 7:17-20 I have a lemon tree. It’s fruitless. When I bought it, I was ...
Continue ReadingSpending Time Contemplating the Productivity of My Passions
One thing I really grasped on my recent trip is the fact that the beauty of our Creator’s handiwork is all around us, and it’s up to me to take in the breathtaking solace of it. The tranquility of His life-supporting Creation nurtures and stirs up passions in me like nothing else I do. The gorgeous views of nature that I saw and enjoyed on this spring journey reminded me of what I truly love—being ...
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Examining God’s Word "But this I say, He which soweth sparinglyshall reap also sparingly;and he which soweth bountifullyshall reap also bountifully.2 Corinthians 9:6 Evaluating Our Garden Bountiful lives are beautiful. They are fun and fulfilling. They bring joy and contentment. The provide security, self-confidence, and satisfaction. Most of us would choose to live bountifully over ...
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Examining God’s Word “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,I am the light of the world:he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12 Evaluating Our Garden Light spreads. It can’t help itself. It moves in and takes over dark spaces and chases shadows from a room. Even when the light is weak, or only a flicker, it brings a brightness ...
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