Tag Archives: orchard

Plan C for Cider

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the day the Lord has made is so much better than the one you planned, you just feel plum loved! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, food, Gardening, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged altered plans, apple cider, apples, cider, disappointment, Judy Motlas, Leah Baldwin, Leah Motlas, making cider, orchard, windfall apples | Comments Off

Past Their Prime

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Ready to make cider, it is disappointing to realize that I should have come to the orchard two weeks earlier before so many apples rotted on the ground. Continue reading →

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Gathering from an Old Orchard

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Doc Arnett

There is something of God in gathering old apples for making fresh cider, in taking what was left to rot and turning it into something sweet and precious. Continue reading →

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The Un-giving Trees

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Some hearts hold on to everything and share nothing. The abundant heart is a generous heart. Continue reading →

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The One-Apple Orchard

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Doc Arnett

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

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged apple, appreciation, caring, don't give up, fruit, orchard, perseverance | Comments Off

Trouble in the Orchard

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A fruit tree that won’t bloom can’t bear fruit. That’s really frustrating, especially if you love apples! Continue reading →

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