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Know the Tree By Its Fruit

As we drove the highway through central California, we saw thousands of fruit trees and grape vines. Most of them looked strong and healthy, ready to produce delicious fruit. Some, however, looked a bit scrawny and unhealthy and not at all likely to produce good fruit. Matthew 7:16-17 says, “You will recognize them by theirContinue reading “Know the Tree By Its Fruit”

Trees Tell the Story

The Bible uses trees to illuminate many truths. It begins with the story of the Garden, after God had created man, Adam. He is forbidden by God to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He eats of the tree, along with Eve, and is banished from the Garden. Also mentionedContinue reading “Trees Tell the Story”