No one starts out life with an understanding of how they will live their life or what their life will produce, me as much as anyone. Conversely, I can now look back over my years with increasing understanding. I’m finally able to see the greater plan and purpose interwoven through my years, even those I would describe as my muddling years. Recently I was reading a commentary by Joseph Benson and his description of late fruiting trees resonated with me. Fruit trees are fascina

From my earliest memories, I have loved reading. Childhood holidays were spent exploring the extensive library in my grandpa’s sunroom (our bedroom for the holidays). I'd grab a book and curl up on the bed with the sun streaming through large picture windows, or head out and find a low-riding tree branch under a shady tree to hang in and read. And when, I wasn't able to find reading material that grabbed me, I'd raid his treasure of Phantom comics that filled a large chest of