Roots and Fruit (MNM 4)
. . . 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 NIV) Welcome back! Before we go any further, here are some of the main ideas we’ve discussed so far: Most people believe a person’s intelligence is what leads to academic and life success. But research shows that traits such as grit, perseverance, and resilience—in other words, the non-cognitive traits—are far more crucial than IQ, or cognitive ability. From kindergarten to college, many of today’s youth seem to possess only the most meager supply of these characteristics. This means it’s important for moms and dads—that’s you and me--to be intentional about nurturing their c...