In Defense of the Christian Faith

I almost didn't post anything today, but Jay's Word For Wednesday reminded me of something that I wrote recently, and I decided to share it with you all. I know I may sound like a broken record, as I've mentioned much of this before, but this is from a different angle that I found very interesting. Hope you enjoy it... ----------- Mankind is comparable to a fruit tree; he can either produce good fruit and flourish or produce bad fruit and wither. There are many Scriptures on this subject; however, in order to gain a better understanding of them, it is helpful to understand some of the ways in which fruit trees are cultivated so that they can grow. Let’s take a look at some of the spiritual and physical aspects of caring for a fruit tree that apply to us as Christians. For a fruit tree, cultivation is a necessity. As with any plant, the soil must be just right before planting. Once planted, some fruit trees actually require more attention than others to make sure they ...