On Bearing Fruit

fruit: n. the effect or consequence of an action or operation; product, result

espalier: n. a plant (such as a fruit tree) trained to grow flat against a support (such as a wall)

I eyeball my espalier apple tree daily. That’s because I planted it so I could see it from the window where I have my little craft table. I spend a lot of time there, mainly working on Christmas ornaments.

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On Judging

judge: v. One who makes judgments; critic; to form an opinion about

God does not look kindly upon those who judge. And I judge a lot. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7: 1, 2

I realized that often I make a knee-jerk response/judgment. Typically, the person I am judging lives a way of life different from mine. Of course! We are each on our own individual paths and journey. I answer only for my life as does every other person. How others choose to live their lives is between them and God.

I also realized, since I’m regularly coming from a place of judging, that I can go to God and tell Him, “I don’t understand.” And leave it with Him.

Just me, an insight revealed as I made the most wonderful sourdough waffles ever!