Fruit Examined

  1947) In the fall each year, one of my groups of young scholars read a book whose setting is in the citrus growing business. They are exposed to how varieties of fruit are developed and more.   As I read Mark 7:21-23, I think of this because these verses describe what kind of fruit
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The First Versus the Next

1946) When Jesus walked on this earth and wore the title, The Messiah, he surprised many at the time. Most were expecting Messiah to be a political liberator instead of the spiritual one he came to be. Grace abides and washes over us right now because of this. Rejoice!   Yet, Matthew 7:23 reminds us
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Watch Where You’re Going

1945) In the hallway where my classroom is located, there is a support pole in the direct line between my room and the water fountain and office. I can’t tell you how many times my young scholars have been carrying on with friends, not paying attention to where they’re going and boing, they run into
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Created

1944) I love it when my young scholars draw something for me or drop me an unexpected note. Most of these are precious (and even some that shouldn’t be, are). I have even kept a book of many of them through the years.   They’re precious to me because the kids created them from their
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A Light

1943) I have never been afraid of the dark, even as a child. It kind of surprises me because I’m afraid of so many things. I must say, however, that having lights burning in my kitchen windows is a welcome sight at night. It helps me find my way around and it brings an unspoken
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Bearing

1941) Everyone is carrying burdens that are often not seen by others. No matter how together someone seems, below the surface, there can be an element of pain. It’s hard to remember this, as we don’t always see when someone else is struggling or suffering.   When we do know of other’s difficulties, what do
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I See You

1939) There have been many times in my life I would take a long walk, cry out to God, figuratively and literally, and wonder if God sees me in my pain and situation. I’ve yelled out his name, and I’d look to the sky and say, Do you hear me? Do you see me? If
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Living Water

1938) Everyone has a way they present themselves in public. Perhaps you make sure you look your best. Or maybe you use language you normally wouldn’t at home. Many of us want to put our best foot forward, but when you’re home, in the quiet, what are you really like?   Are you happy? Scared?
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Different Thoughts

1937) It amazes me there are some on social media and other digital platforms who say there is no difference between the sexes. When I hear this, I laugh. See if this rings true for you: My husband will talk about the west end of the house or the road north of the interstate. I
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When Clothes Burn

1936) When I was younger, I was more prone to taking risks. I didn’t think about the future, I just thought of the now. This wasn’t necessarily bad; it’s just a thing youth often do freely.   There are risks in this life which are necessary. You may need a specific medical procedure, but there
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