Teen Ranch Ministries

The Tree and Nick

For many years, there was an apple tree on the corner of the lawn of Ferguson’s Blacksmith Shop, at the crossroads at the Ranch. Sometime along the way it suffered a strike of lightning which removed one section of the trunk and hollowed out much of the core, yet left it standing.

Remarkably, year after year that wounded tree produced an abundance of beautiful blossoms in the spring and surprisingly, apples in the fall. How could that be?

Despite what it did not have, the trunk was still rooted to the source of nourishment, the rain still fell, and the sun still shone. The apple tree was still an apple tree, and fulfilled its purpose.

There are two types of people on earth who have been gutted, blindsided, traumatized, and literally ripped apart by unfortunate or deliberately evil actions. There are those who succumb to their tragedy and cope by using and abusing alcohol, drugs, power or despair. Others are like Nick.

Nick Vujicic is a legend of a man who was born without arms or legs and has gone on to inspire millions with his zest for life, dependence on God and outstanding achievements. He married a beautiful Godly woman and has become the father of four healthy children. How could that be?

Meet the man with no arms, no legs and no worries

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Where we ‘root” makes all the difference in how we live.

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.n Ephesians 3:17-19

The little apple tree expressed its abiding fullness in new leaves, blossoms and fruit till its life was done. Nick Vujicic expresses his solid connectedness to the Lord in his undaunted pursuit of life in all its joy, and exceptionality because of his deep roots in Christ.

At Teen Ranch we may not see the depth of pain, heartache or disabilities in our campers and staff but there is a probability they are there. May we ever encourage, support and inspire all we come in contact with as they overcome and move towards fulfillment in Him.

We suspect you have an overcoming story, please tell us!

PS. Many years ago,I took photos of the apple tree, alas, I have not been able to find them, if you have photos, please send them along!

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Nick Vujicic "No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!" Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs. After a childhood of bullying and thoughts of su***de, he is now one of the best motivational speakers there is. He is also married and has 2 kids (that have arms and legs). Next time that you think your life is hard I hope you think of this video and wha...

Faith woven into everyday moments.