Every spring, my husband and I feed the 50+ trees we have planted in our yard. Along with feeding (fertilizing), we also see which branches are dead and cut them off. We then gather those dead branches and throw them into our next bonfire. These dead branches are perfect for lighting and keeping a fire going. They are brittle, dry, and light up quickly. Perfect for only being quickly consumed. Nothing else. After we cut off the dead branches, we then prune the remaining ones. With regular feeding and pruning, the trees become stronger, healthier, more vibrant, and produce more and better quality fruit. Jesus gave us this same example about our relationship with Him. As a matter of fact, He explained that the only way we can produce fruit is by staying attached to Him. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NLT A little further in the same chapter, Jesus tells us that each one of us has a special, unique purpose for this specific time in which we live: “You have not