Fruity...

Anybody feeling fruity out there?

Read the article from the link above.  I know I have thought as the author did, that I was supposed to work at being fruitful.  I was supposed to push out my own fruit.  I know that fruit is produced as we become more like Jesus; as we grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, as we are transformed by our prayers, reading, confession, reflection, action, worship, etc.
I would still suggest that we can monitor, evaluate, and prune the fruit that we produce.  These actions remind us that we can't produce fruit on our own, and that we must stay on the vine.
God bless with water, sun, and nutrients!

An Overview of Mennonite History

I was recently made aware of a new book on Mennonite History.  You may be asking why you should be interested in reading Mennonite History.  Well you might find out you are a Mennonite and you didn't know it!  For those of you who know you are or were a Mennonite, it may be the book you need to read this week.
It is written in an accessible and nonacademic style, this revised edition updates the story and incorporates new historical research and discoveries.
Check it out at http://store.mpn.net/productdetails.cfm?PC=1431
You will find that you can read the introduction, preface, and epilogue at the link above as well.