Like plants, we benefit from the value of pruning. God wants to prune us for greater growth at different seasons. Here’s what I’ve learned about pruning in my garden and my spiritual life.
Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast episode:
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Guest Interview: Christie Purifoy
On Wednesdays in my Meeting God in the Garden series, I feature guest interviews with other Christian gardeners. Today I want to introduce you to author Christie Purifoy.
Christie Purifoy
Christie lives with her husband and four children at Maplehurst, an old, brick farmhouse in southeastern Pennsylvania. Her first book Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons was published by Revell on February 2, 2016.
How to Have Good Soil in a Godly Heart
You need good soil in your heart for spiritual growth. This is a story of how God granted me good soil as he transformed my heart to be godly.
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Quotes from The Fruitful Life
My newest Bible study is called The Fruitful Life: A Unique Look at the Fruits of the Spirit. This book is a study on the fruits of the spirit and their common opposites. Those nagging sins like impatience, anxiety, and indulgence which seem to hang around no matter what I do to prevent them. I’m writing each chapter with a personal story, then a look at God’s way, Jesus’ example, and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. I know I can’t get past my nagging sins without God’s help. I’m writing this book to help you and me uncover hidden sins and grow closer to God.
Here is a sneak peek of quotes from each chapter: