Yielding Fruit in All Seasons

"They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green." — Psalm 92:14

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." — Galatians 5:22–23

A devotional blog for older women — exploring Scripture, growing in faith, and discovering that God's best fruit often ripens in the later seasons of life.

Ripe fruit on a sunlit tree — bearing fruit in all seasons

Why a blog?

Because the older I get, the more I see.

I spent decades reading the Bible, attending church, and trying to live faithfully — yet so much of it remained foggy. Not because the truth wasn't there, but because I hadn't yet lived enough to see it clearly.

Now, in my later years, the fog is lifting. The Scriptures that once puzzled me are beginning to glow with meaning. The promises I struggled with but still clung to in hard times have proven true. The grace I received when I failed has turned out to be deeper than I imagined.

This blog is my attempt to share what I'm learning — not just as a biblical scholar, but also as a woman who has walked with God through enough seasons to have something worth saying. If you're older in faith, I hope you'll find a kindred spirit here. If you're younger, I hope you'll find encouragement that the best is still ahead.

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“Very well written, I'm on both sides and having been a nurse now for over 50 yrs, having a husband struggling with Parkinsons and myself aging (70), it is all so true. Puts it all into perspective. Thank you!!!
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“Thank you so much for this talk, that verse has really troubled me for a long time. I have always wanted to be a gospel spreader, but felt I am failing miserably. Thank you for clearly explaining this verse and what it really means, you have helped me so much.
Linda Frageron “Sin Isn't Your Boss Any More — The Union That Powers The Great Commission” →
“Hello my name is Jodi. I just found your blog this morning and read the most recent post. Thank you, it was very insightful.
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“Beautiful post about Adam and Eve — very thought-provoking. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for your post.
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“Absolutely brilliant and I loved the analogy of school uniform — bought back memories! Thank you for a good reminder this Christmas, needed this!
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“Reading this article has given me a whole new attitude to growing old and realising, as the reading says, you're never too old to start a new life and most importantly a rewarding and fruitful life in Christ. I'm 63 years old and all of a sudden am feeling I have so much time left to serve Christ. It's not about holding back the years and our youth, it's about using our experiences and setting a good example to others — and never too old to be a Shining Light for Jesus. Thank you Lord Jesus for all my blessings.
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