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The Richest Green

Each season yields its cost and its beauty until all of Earth’s duty is done. Continue reading

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Good Fruit Takes Time

It takes time for a honeydew melon to get fully ripe. It takes us a bit of maturing and growth to produce good fruit, too. Continue reading

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Next Year’s Peaches

This year’s new growth is what produces next year’s fruit. Continue reading

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More Beautiful than the Flower

While the ornate bloom might be more impressive, even the most humble blossom that brings forth fruit is worthy of great appreciation. Continue reading

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The Rescue Tomato

Sometimes it seems that it takes an awful lot of work to produce a small thing but whenever we sow good seed, great things can happen. Continue reading

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Fruitful Even in the Lean Season

Even when we do not bear all of the fruit that we desire, we can still give rest and bear witness that we were created to serve others. Continue reading

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Failure Is an Oxymoron

We often take too much blame and sometimes take too much credit. As long as we are faithful to our calling, failure is impossible. Continue reading

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The One-Apple Orchard

One apple sure isn’t much for an orchard… but it’s a start. Continue reading

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Beyond Winter’s Testings

Even in the long harsh winter, God’s work continues in us; His fruit is born in all seasons. Continue reading

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Cider Man

It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate
the fine beauty and half-flavor of a table apple Continue reading

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