tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post4725886317925653142..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: Does your fruit connect to the root?...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-74582834554784488462010-05-15T11:31:44.198-07:002010-05-15T11:31:44.198-07:00So that, my brethren, ye also have been made dead ...So that, my brethren, ye also have been made dead to the law by the body of the Christ, to be to another, who has been raised up from among [the] dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God, Romans 7: 4. Rather testing!David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-15313377937516714412010-05-15T07:30:11.513-07:002010-05-15T07:30:11.513-07:00What a wonderful post. I am now following you from...What a wonderful post. I am now following you from TSMS and really love your blog! I will be back:)<br /><br />http://therempels4.blogspot.comMomrempelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875361811758702782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-2279958938367710082010-05-15T00:50:26.499-07:002010-05-15T00:50:26.499-07:00As someone mentioned above...real tree, real fruit...As someone mentioned above...real tree, real fruit! My prayer is that I might bear more real fruit as each day passes.<br /><br />Wonderful post!<br /><br />BlessingsDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-26936010002615752542010-05-14T12:26:52.124-07:002010-05-14T12:26:52.124-07:00Sonja, This is a great devotional. I want to thank...Sonja, This is a great devotional. I want to thank you again for your words of wisdom concerning my weekend on the bikes... Turns out I am going... I will write to you when I get home on sunday...or monday and let you know how it went. <br />Blessings and hugs!!<br />GwenGwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-19069025515547993712010-05-14T06:26:23.425-07:002010-05-14T06:26:23.425-07:00I've never heard it explained this way, but it...I've never heard it explained this way, but it makes perfect sense. What a great reminder! <br /><br />I love your blog and look forward to reading more. -- LouLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212186523989414312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-24171546053878581672010-05-14T01:19:48.981-07:002010-05-14T01:19:48.981-07:00The fruit of the Spirit is what we all need to gro...The fruit of the Spirit is what we all need to grow, you are so right. This passage is one of my favorites...<br /><br />I'm glad I visited your blog place today, dear Sonja!<br /><br />Love,<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-90533610712268912872010-05-13T17:58:27.805-07:002010-05-13T17:58:27.805-07:00Hello, Sonja. Your post speaks powerful truth! I...Hello, Sonja. Your post speaks powerful truth! It is too easy to focus on outward appearance and forget the Father's focus on our hearts. <br /><br />I so want to be a real tree with real fruit for the real world I'm in. Thank God for His grace that can make me all I need to be!<br /><br />Much love to you,<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-64294479796986500372010-05-13T17:54:11.365-07:002010-05-13T17:54:11.365-07:00How clever! I love the many & varied tools fo...How clever! I love the many & varied tools for keeping one's focus on what God has to say about living out our lives in Him.<br /><br />My tree: It looks super except for the flashing-glitter-lights I hang on it now-and-then. I don't know why I do it, or what it's all about, but you can be sure the Lord presses in until I take them down. Ugh.<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-26152157647098765372010-05-13T16:55:05.109-07:002010-05-13T16:55:05.109-07:00Oh Sonja, what a great post. The following is so ...Oh Sonja, what a great post. The following is so true, I can contest to this many times: <br /><br /> <i>"Sometimes there is a temptation to decorate our tree on the outside, so we hang our fruit on the branches and hope someone will notice how special our tree looks..."</i><br /><br />Slowing being healed in this area where the only fruit that matters are from the roots.<br /><br />Blessings dear.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-73027578137782218532010-05-13T14:46:57.070-07:002010-05-13T14:46:57.070-07:00This is what I've been learning is the secret ...This is what I've been learning is the secret to peace and joy; abiding in Christ. But it's a moment by moment choice, isn't it?<br /><br />I so want my fruit to come from the deep roots. That fruit can also bless others. You are so wise and so was your mother. :)<br /><br />Hugs and love to you,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-18622971787812439132010-05-13T12:46:08.768-07:002010-05-13T12:46:08.768-07:00Isn't it amazing how depth from the roots real...Isn't it amazing how depth from the roots really does shine brilliantly of God's spirit within us. These are the most beautiful of ladies. Thank you for being one of these and I so enjoy your encouraging visits!<br /><br />Love,<br />MarySaleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-78949934772085087982010-05-13T12:05:57.172-07:002010-05-13T12:05:57.172-07:00Lea:
as to your son... as with all of us, how tha...Lea:<br /><br />as to your son... as with all of us, how thankful I am that God see's the heart.http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-12369395207009226612010-05-13T11:45:41.737-07:002010-05-13T11:45:41.737-07:00We're thinking the same thoughts, Sweetie! :)...We're thinking the same thoughts, Sweetie! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-28881900190502209412010-05-13T10:16:54.093-07:002010-05-13T10:16:54.093-07:00thank you for reminding me! it helps me a lot wh...thank you for reminding me! it helps me a lot when i worry<br />about the state of one of my son's heart. his fruit tells the<br />story, even if he can't bring himself to express what's in his<br />heart.<br /><br />also, last night we were attending a reception/cocktail party,<br />i know . . . we have to sometimes. it truly is our mission<br />field.<br /><br />anyway, everywhere i looked there was dandelion fruit or<br />eye candy. i wore an outdated pair of black slacks and an<br />old ann taylor blouse (that i still LOVE.)<br /><br />as i visited with different men and women, four different<br />ones had tears well up in their eyes. either i was being<br />mean or His Spirit was ministering along with me. :)<br /><br />imyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.com