Once upon a Sunday morning in 1987, a car drove along a windy road in the Oregon countryside, the smell of wheat in the field, and the water flowing swiftly by in the irrigation ditch right beside the single lane road. It was a quiet day, and no one was around, when all of a …
Good afternoon, ladies, I am sure you have noticed a bit of a change. Starting in the New year, Mustard Trees now has an article every 2 weeks, instead of weekly. Please stick in their with us. It will be good encouraging content to motivate us to be more like Jesus as Christian women. Later …
A New Year awaits us on Thursday, what will this new year bring? Much of this depends on you and your mindset. Will you have a renewed love and purpose since God in His mercy has given you life in this new year? As I get older, I remember this quote, “aging is a privilege …
My Tribute by Andrae Crouch, touches my heart. It is so full of gratitude, giving of thanks, & praise. As a teenager, I remember singing this song with Dad, Mom Sylvia, & Renay as we took drives, or looked at the ocean with its waves. I will never forget those moments that drew me closer …
Can you say with confidence, “It is well with my soul”? Our family will sing this beautiful song Saturday, at my Dad’s memorial. Heartbreak is the motive behind many great songs we know and love including this one. How much heartbreak can a person face before they curse God and want to die? Horatio Spafford …
“I’m so Blessed” by Cain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4exKwB0WRk&list=RDQ4exKwB0WRk&start_radio=1, helped when I had a serious undiagnosed medical condition. I would sing and forget about my trouble. My friend Kayla recommended it to me, as it helped her through some hard days as well. Remembering God’s promises through music makes a difference. ♫♪♫ Trouble knocking at my door today. …
And again He said, ‘To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour until it was all leavened.’ -Luke 13. Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God in this parable. Ladies made bread for their families at this time in …
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Jesus told a parable about a vineyard owner, the gardener, and a fig tree with no fruit. What is the point of a fruit tree that doesn’t bear fruit? According to the Master, nothing, he wanted it cut down! Yet, the gardener spoke up and asked for 1 more year to care for the tree …
♫♪The wise man built a house upon the rock ♫♪, and so the children’s song begins. Yet, Jesus was teaching us all a very important lesson. How we build our house, “our life” matters. He wants our house to be strong and able to withstand the storms of life. God gives us free choice, which …
Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven would be like 10 virgins in Matthew 25: 1-13. Five ladies were prepared and sadly, five weren’t. In this parable He tells us how to prepare for His return, his 2nd coming. Are you ready? A Parable Please read Marette’s article to understand parableshttps://mustardtrees.com/2025/05/19/parables/ better: The parable tells us there …