Faith is the Root, Faithfulness is the Fruit
Faith begins quietly beneath the surface long before faithfulness becomes visible in our lives. Like roots hidden underground, faith grows deep within the heart before fruit ever appears on the branches.
Sometimes God is strengthening what cannot yet be seen. Every prayer, every step of obedience, and every decision to remain connected to Christ is…
A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit
“A tree is known by its fruit.” — Matthew 12:33
Fruit does not appear overnight. Before anything becomes visible on the branches, roots are quietly growing beneath the surface. In the same way, God often does His deepest work within us long before others can see the evidence of it.
Stay connected to the Vine.…
Rooted Before Fruit Appears
Sometimes the greatest growth in our lives happens beneath the surface where nobody else can see it. Rooted in Colossians 2:6–7 and Leviticus 26:9, this reflection explores what it means to remain planted in Christ, trust God during hidden seasons of growth, and understand that roots often come before fruit.
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There is a difference between being in a place… and being positioned in it. God’s blessings are not random—they follow a process. What is received must be sustained by remaining aligned, staying in the process, and not drifting from what produced it.
Was I Forewarned? Leviticus 26 speaks…
I refuse to believe that chance had me studying Ezekiel 38-39 yesterday before the unthinkable happened – WAR.
Instead, I find myself reminded of what King Jesus said about the last days in Matthew 24:25. “See, I have told you beforehand.”
The Washing That Establishes
The bronze laver stood between the altar and the tabernacle, reminding us that sacrifice was not the end of the journey. Washing still mattered. The Washing That Establishes explores the gentle work of sanctification through the washing of the Word. Just as we understand the need for daily cleansing in the natural, this devotional invites…
Between the Altar and the Presence
The bronze laver stood between the altar and the tabernacle, revealing that sacrifice was not the end of the journey. Between the Altar and the Presence reflects on the sacred space of preparation, where cleansing and fellowship meet. Sometimes God works most deeply in the places we try to rush through. The laver reminds us…
Between a Father and HIS daughter, Home of The Artisans Pen 