“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” Luke 12:27 Growth is a daily activity. People, plants, plans, and projects don’t grow over night. They develop little by little each moment, sometimes…
“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.” Proverbs 31:16 My heart dances with excitement when buds sprout on stark branches and spring spreads the golden dust of life to encourage the dormant vegetation. Sometimes, when I study my gardens and think about where to dig…
“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” I Corinthians 3:7 Life requires water. It’s a provision we often take for granted. That is, until it becomes polluted, gets cut off or dries up. When we lose access to it, we realize how essential…
“A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.” Matthew 7:18 Rotten, mushy fruit is awful. Firm, unripe fruit is bitter. Finding fruit ripe in the peak of freshness is rare. It stands out and draws you in. Biting into a perfectly, plump, juicy blackberry is…
“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.” Proverbs 31:16 Wouldn’t it be silly to plant a garden without expecting to reap a harvest? It seems equally ridiculous to stand over a field and expect something to grow without putting seeds, plants or effort into the…