Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! I am so excited to tell you about the very first CARE!- A Christian Author's Reading Event What is CARE? CARE is a week-long celebration of stories and faith. Write2Ignite, a group dedicated to educating, encouraging, and inspiring Christian writers, has created this first-time event to connect Christian children’s authors with classrooms, libraries, church groups, and homeschool co-ops. During this week, hosts can schedule a free 20-minute virtual visit with one...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Can the fruit of the Spirit help your weight? That may sound like a totally crazy connection, Reader. After all, the Potter made his vessels all different shapes and sizes, right? While that is true, we each have a unique weight that, if we could stay there, we'd be happier and healthier. Maintaining a healthy weight has become increasingly challenging for me as I've grown older. I find myself having to work harder at it and talking about it too much. I even...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! A Need to Understand I have spent a considerable amount of time this past week watching videos and news about the flooding in Texas. I want to understand what happened because my heart is breaking for the families who lost loved ones. I cannot imagine the immense pain a parent goes through when they lose a child. But, even if we cannot understand the circumstances, the Potter can give us peace. This summer, Little Pot has asked our readers to share their...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Do you want to see a real-life example of the fruit of the Spirit being produced in someone? This summer, Little Pot has asked our readers to share their testimonies about when the Potter grew the fruit of the Spirit through them. What I love most about the stories is that they're just everyday situations. We often think of the Holy Spirit performing outlandish and impossible miracles. We forget that showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Have you ever tried to share Jesus with an atheist? Reader, I was recently asked to witness and share my testimony with an atheist. It was hard. And, I'll be honest, I wasn't sure I should. You know that whole casting pearls to swine Bible verse? Much of what I did felt like I was throwing valuable pearls to pigs. (That's not me calling the atheist podcast host a pig.) He was a good host. He was just an unbeliever. I share the podcast link and my thoughts after...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Fruit Pot Reader, 🇺🇸Memorial Day Memories Are you ready to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend? Do you have any traditions? When I was a kid, our town always had a Memorial Day parade. In elementary school, I marched with the Girl Scouts. Then in High School, I marched with our High School Marching Band. We lived in a small town, so everyone participated. Here's a fun picture of my mom and dad dressed up as the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam from the 1970s. Memorial Day Parade in the 70s...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Do you know what Superblooms are? Reader, have you ever seen a superbloom? Do you know what they are? Superblooms are when millions of wildflowers bloom simultaneously in one area. They create vibrant floral tapestries that cover hillsides, valleys, and even deserts. Superblooms are a remarkable reminder of God’s creativity and unpredictability. These displays often draw crowds of thousands to witness the rare sight of vast fields of flowers. This week, Little...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Do you have a personal testimony that gives meaning to the fruit of the Spirit? IReader, have you ever felt it was impossible to be loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, or self-controlled in a specific situation? Then, the Holy Spirit surprised you. Would you be willing to share your story with me? I'd like to share inspiring stories on my blog, and I'd love to include yours! I've included an easy-to-fill-in form below. Just click the...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! AND Good Friday! How has your Holy Week been? This past week is known as Holy Week. It began with Palm Sunday—the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey—and ended with Resurrection Sunday. As a kid, I remember waving palm branches on Sunday and then celebrating Easter without too much thought of what transpired in between. Have you thought about how the whole week's events would have felt to live them out? A Holy Week Transformation. Why worship? Reader, I've...
8 months ago • 2 min read