Category Archives: Tree Theme

Washington’s Cherry Tree

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Point to ponder on this President’s Day. Did George Washington really cut down his father’s cherry tree? And if so, did he confess saying “I cannot tell a lie; I did it with my little hatchet”? Today historians say the … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Breathing

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

In my quest to be like a tree in 2012, I’ve asked myself “What does a tree do?” Granted, we’ve already talked about many of the benefits trees provide and the fact they go through seasons. But, at the core, … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Beneficial

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

What is a tree good for anyway? A couple weeks ago, we looked at the wide variety of trees and their different purposes. Trees provide shelter for birds, lumber for buildings, fruit and nuts for food, fuel for heat, rubbery … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Seasons

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

As I look out my window, I see a skiff of snow covering the ground and leafless trees all around. It’s winter here in Colorado. And it got me thinking about the seasons in our lives. The first seasons to … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Variety of Purposes

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

How many species of trees are there in the world? Thousands! (Up to 100, 000 if you believe some online sources). With thousands of species of trees, the variety is amazing. Extremely tall redwoods. Gnarled olive trees. Evergreens and color-changing … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Not A Shrub

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

What’s the difference between a tree and a shrub? From a botanical standpoint, a shrub has multiple stems instead of a single trunk and doesn’t grow nearly as tall as a tree. From a landscape perspective, shrubs are good for … Continue reading →

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Like a Tree – Prerequisites

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Before doing what you want to do, sometimes you have to do something else first. Before you can sign up for a painting class, you have to take Drawing 101. Before you can get your driver’s license, you have to be 16 … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Branches

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Unless I’m standing in the giant Redwood forests of Northern California, what I notice most about trees is their branches. Some trees are tall and narrow while others offer round, oval, or cascading shapes. All have branches that stretch up and out from the main … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Roots

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

When you look at a tree, what you don’t see is the most important thing to the tree’s survival. The roots. Did you know that the root system of a tree spreads out two to four times the size of … Continue reading →

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Be Like a Tree in 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

As the new year stretches before me, the words that keep running through my mind come straight from Scripture. In 2012, I want to be like a tree planted by the waters. “He shall be like a tree planted by … Continue reading →

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