Author: Pam R

Unlike houses which tend toward decay, gardens strain toward life. If left to itself, a garden will burst forth enthusiastically. Plants will sprout and flower seemingly overnight, especially the ones we consider weeds. Even given less than ideal conditions, plants will grow and take over an area. That is how it was created to be:…

But the godly shall flourish like palm trees and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own garden and are under his personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green.Psalm 92:12-14 Living Bible *** Our souls cannot be forced to grow, but…

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.But…

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But…

You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.John 15:3-4 NLT *** The amount of time we spend with…

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener.   He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15: 1-3 NLT I was lying on the couch that cold March afternoon in 1993, looking for something…

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15:1-2 NLT *** “Left to itself a vine will produce a good deal of unproductive growth. For maximum fruitfulness…

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.John 15:1-2 NLT * Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if…

When you feel down because things aren’t going well … Today the world seemed cruel, but evening hoursWere filled with perfume from forgotten flowers.I saw again familiar filigreeOf moonlight through my lacy Lilac tree;I heard the robins stirring in their nest;And saw the path that fairy feet had pressed;Reflected stars were in my garden pool;On…

But the godly will flourish like palm treesand grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house.They flourish in the courts of our God.Psalm 92:12-13 NLT *** God fails not to sow blessings in the furrows. Jeremy Taylor *** God plants a unique set of gifts within each of us,…