Saturday, December 13, 2008

favorite things (and fruitfulness)

red and white




Portuguese linens



living rosemary wreath



fruit filled lemon tree (Yay!)





Last spring our lemon tree suffered a bad frost. While we were grateful not to loose it altogether, it was disappointing when it brought forth only leaves. I missed my yearly supply of lemon curd, bars and Barefoot Contessa pound cake! I have been waiting, waiting for harvest time and can't help but feel Christ's direct instruction that I too be fruitful. I have often wondered if all I have produced is greenery, a show of what might come, only for Him to be frustrated at the lack of real, lasting fruit.

"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." Matthew 7:19 and Mark 11 where the fruitless fig tree is told, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again."

Dear Lord, I draw near. Help me, that I may bear fruit in You, by You and for You.

7 comments:

Emily said...

Taking pictures as good as yours should be illegal. ♥ And way to attach a totally cool meaning as well.

Amy said...

Emily!!!! Welcome home! DYING to see you!!! Starbucks soon??!!

Emily said...

YEZ! Check your answering machine!

Unknown said...

breathtaking. both the shots and the words. i come here and i breathe deep, girl. and i want to go simplify.

Turquoise Gates said...

The family pics - 6, 10, 15, 28, 47 are my faves - definitely the ones I would pick! Great job. Wonderful balance of professional and creative, fun and formal. I would hire you in a minute (if only I could afford you!!).

Ginger said...

I realized at the store today that your pics made me fall in love with red and white all over again. I kept browsing the red stuff just oooh-ing. We have our first real lemon harvest this year, and I too am anticipating the fresh lemon goodies. AND the wreath may just have inspired me to make one from my little fragrant rosemary bush! Do I sound like an Amy follower? I love you, my friend!

Special Delivery said...

So thoughtful and a great reminder for myself as well!