For several Facebook posts recently, I have showed JoJo glimpsing at his newly blossoming pear tree that we planted last fall.  As a dad (and as a pastor), I'll admit that I often look for teachable moments or things that illustrate the truths of life.  Well, I would say that this tree-planting effort really has come through (and our son is certainly a teachable one) besides being tons of fun.

This song by one of my favorite artists explains exactly what I mean about this tree planting picture and the significance of producing meaningful "harvest" or "fruit" from what you've worked to "plant"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TM2Ju6vkRU

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.
  It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8