Tag Archives: Trees

Like A Tree – Stunted Growth

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Why do some trees tower and others remain dwarfed by comparison? Of course genetics plays a part since a Russian olive is destined to be smaller than a California redwood. But even within the same species, some trees grow strong … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Diseases

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

A seemingly healthy tree withers, drops leaves, and dies. Why? Because of a disease that sapped its strength. Leaves can be affected by mildews, molds, and varieties of fungus. Some cause spots while others cause leaves to suddenly drop off. … Continue reading →

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LIke A Tree – Pests

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Since Spring came early to Colorado this year, so did the annual miller moth migration. And because it was a mild winter … well, a lot more of them survived. Nothing is more annoying than opening the door to the … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Pruning

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

The blooms on my lilac are beginning to fade. That means it’s about time to pull out the clippers and cut back the branches. Not because I have a vendetta against purple flowers, but because it will keep the tree a … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – My Part, His Part

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Now that the trees are flowering and spring bulbs blooming, many people start thinking about this summer’s vegetable garden. What to plant and how much. And whether to buy baby plants in mid-May or start their own seedlings inside. We gather the raw materials. … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Flowering

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Spring came a bit early to Colorado this year, but I’m not complaining. I love the warmer temperatures that aren’t too hot. The emerging green color of the lawn that doesn’t need mowing yet. The blooming bulbs in various shades … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Three Trees

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

In honor of the Easter season and my theme this year to “Be Like a Tree in 2012,” I bring you a version of a traditional folktale about three trees with big dreams. Once upon a mountain top, three little trees … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Potential

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

What potential lies hidden within you? Take a close look at this picture. What do you see? A brown colored nut. Relatively small. Seemingly insignificant, especially compared to the size of the surrounding leaves. What don’t you see? The potential … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Mustard Seeds

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Have you ever wished you could accomplish something really big and life-changing? Some days I feel like the disciples watching Jesus do amazing things around them and wondering why they can’t do the same. For example, one day, they saw … Continue reading →

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Like A Tree – Protected

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Our Colorado weather is finally warming up a bit and I’m keeping an eye on the tree in our front yard. As some long-time readers may recall, this is our 4th tree in less than 9 years. The first tree … Continue reading →

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