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« on: April 29, 2004, 05:12:59 PM » |
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THE "TROUBLE TREE"
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start.
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked
toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
"Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied. "I know I can't help
having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the
morning I pick them up again." "Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
God Bless, Have A Blessed Day!!!
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Willowbirch
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2004, 06:46:56 PM » |
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I enjoyed that story!
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"Man dreams and desires; God broods, and wills, and quickens."
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Brother Love
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2004, 05:55:28 AM » |
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same here  Brother Love < ))>< |
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sincereheart
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2004, 07:26:43 AM » |
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One of my all-time favorites! It reminds me of my husband!  |
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C C
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2004, 02:19:59 PM » |
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 Now all you have to do is remember that while walking with God, the trouble tree is always hearing you. It is with you always.
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Doing unto others as you would have them do unto you would include not finding your neighbor's biggest fault and then harping on it as if it were your mission.
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Willowbirch
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2004, 06:24:48 PM » |
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i have a flowering plum tree in my front yard its now my trouble tree i planted it the year my first child was born 15 yrs ago.
thanks wfc
15 year old? Hmmm...sounds like that tree is coming in handy right about now! |
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"Man dreams and desires; God broods, and wills, and quickens."
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sincereheart
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2004, 07:43:12 AM » |
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i have a flowering plum tree in my front yard its now my trouble tree i planted it the year my first child was born 15 yrs ago.
thanks wfc
15 year old? Hmmm...sounds like that tree is coming in handy right about now! lol so far im lucky the first is a boy and hes been great, but i know its comeing, i pray its short and not to harmful on his future. oh , or did you mean plenty of plums to eat ROFL! |
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Willowbirch
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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2004, 10:19:22 PM » |
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Well...plums are nice, too! (Better'n peaches, aren't they, Shylynne?) |
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"Man dreams and desires; God broods, and wills, and quickens."
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archangel
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2004, 05:35:48 AM » |
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My Trouble Tree has really deep roots but ever so often God has to start a new sprout so I don't forget to do my part in solving the problems. |
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Psa 119:11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
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