I am so excited about my new ebook, Sit Under My Apple Tree…and we’ll talk about friendship. It’s just a little book, but it’s more than a sentimental reflection on the sweet gift of friends. It’s a small book with a powerful punch! And it’s my gift to you, my trail buddies. Sit Under My Apple Tree is a quick… Read More
Why Friends are Worth it All
To officially wrap up these extensive postings on friendship I’ve sweetly titled A Harvest of Friendships, I bring you a videoed message from one of my Golden Delicious Apple Friends and myself. Monday I had the privilege of speaking to my own MOPS gals about our different types of friendships – Red, Green, and Golden Delicious – and the efforts… Read More
The Final Word on Apples and Friends
Here’s where the comparison comes to a grinding halt. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t take any bravery whatsoever to be an apple. Maybe it’s a little scary dangling from the tree branch, but, hey, apples don’t even have feelings, much less fears. But to be a good friend it takes a stout measure of courage. Courage is… Read More
The Origin of Golden Delicious Apples
Let’s establish one fact right from the start. Golden Delicious Apple friends are rare. When I speak of these golden beauties I’m not talking of the dozen or so good gal pals you have. Those are a blessing indeed. But these Golden Delicious Apple friends are such that you could never really manage to keep in your possession more than… Read More
The Most Delicious Apple of All
As this talk of friendship draws to a close this week, I introduce to you the most cherished variety of all: the Golden Delicious Apple friend. Proverbs 25:11 says, “The right word spoken at the right time is like a golden apple on a silver platter.” Because we’ve determined that a friend is one who speaks into your life and… Read More
Blessings Through Sand Paper
As the week comes to an end, some of us are closing the folder, at least temporarily, on our difficult relationships, our Green Delicious Apple friends, and those we wouldn’t even call friends. As we straighten our desks, file away that which is finished, and set aside that which still needs to be done, we’re also closing the drawer on… Read More