Daily scripture
in beautiful places.

Take what you need. Leave something for whoever comes next.

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who we are

Not a program. A practice.

The Good Fruit Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 that posts a daily handwritten Bible verse, photographed in a real place, to tens of thousands of followers on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Founding director Rev. Dr. Seth David Clark got tired of watching people invoke Jesus as permission to divide. So he picked up a pen. Posts follow the Revised Common Lectionary in the World English Bible, public domain and free to share. Based in San Diego.

"There is a specific kind of peace that comes when a promise actually touches your life. It's the difference between a loud voice from a distance and a hand on your shoulder."

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the practice

No sign-up. No fee. Show up when you can.

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We post a passage.

Handwritten on a card. Photographed. Posted.

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You take what you need.

Read it. Share it if something lands.

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Leave something for the next person.

Write what it brought up. Someone after you will read it.

from the feed

What it looks like.

TikTok post: Psalm 23:2-3a — He makes me lie down in green pastures

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.

Psalm 23:2-3a

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Instagram post: Psalm 30:4 — Sing praise to Yahweh, you saints of his

Sing praise to Yahweh, you saints of his. Give thanks to his holy name.

Psalm 30:4

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Facebook post: Psalm 150:6 — Let everything that has breath praise Yah

Let everything that has breath praise Yah! Praise Yah!

Psalm 150:6

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common questions

Answers.

Yes. Following on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok costs nothing. The practice is free by design and always will be.
Yes. The Good Fruit Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 81-2202119). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Follow on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. That's it.
Seth Clark writes the reflections. The handwritten cards are created by artist CJ and photographed in real places.
Please do. That's the point.
Yes. Use the contact form below.
GFI offers retreat days for clergy and faith leaders at little to no cost. Contact us through the form below for details.
The World English Bible (WEB). Modern, accurate, and public domain. No copyright restrictions.
Generally, yes. Posts follow the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle used across Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, and many other traditions.

the people

Who does this.

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Executive Director & Founder

Rev. Dr. Seth David Clark

Seth is the founding director of The Good Fruit Initiative and Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of National City. He holds a DMin, MA, MTS, and MBA, and is a PhD student in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. His research and executive coaching center on identity and meaning-making through major vocational transitions. He is the author of Church at the Wall, Jesus Pooped, God Loves You All the Way, and the forthcoming Your Immortality Project: Death, Identity, and the Leader Who Lets Go.

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Artist

CJ

CJ is the calligraphic artist behind every handwritten card in the Good Fruit Initiative posts.

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