As I have aged, I realized the great blessing of being disciplined. When younger, the word discipline was a cruel one we tried to avoid. No one likes discipline. We do not usually request or desire discipline. Discipline is punishing someone to correct poor behavior or disobedience. Discipline trains people to be obedient people. The … Continue reading Joyfully Disciplined
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God’s Refining Discipline
Proverbs 10:17 says, “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray” (ESV). Another translation speaks about the one who “heeds discipline” as opposed to the one who “ignores correction.” This verse basically says two things: The person who accepts discipline (correction) will be on the path … Continue reading God’s Refining Discipline
Acts: Possessions
[[Acts 4:32-37 ]] No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. (v. 32b) And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought … Continue reading Acts: Possessions
Refusal to Love
Something that bothers me a lot is seeing the way children are with their parents. So many children today have little or no respect for their parents and as I watch their interaction it is easy to see why. I am not saying I’m the greatest parent or offering any parenting advice, but it is … Continue reading Refusal to Love
A New Grip
When you are trying to grip something for a long period of time, you start to lose your grip and need to take a new grip. With my problematic hands, I often need to re-grip items. In Hebrews, the author writes to “take a new grip with your tired hands.” The word “tired” actually can … Continue reading A New Grip
A Child Learns
There was a man and his son standing in line with a group of other people. A lady standing next to the man began talking to the man with typical small talk. The man’s son walked up to the woman he did not know and he smacked the woman. The man immediately grabbed the boy … Continue reading A Child Learns
Spoiled Rotten
The other day I was asked to keep the fruit snacks out of the bag as I processed an order. I was sure to comply with the request but it was not good enough. The fruit snacks I kept back were for the one child; however, the other child also had a box of fruit … Continue reading Spoiled Rotten
The Bitter Taste of Discipline
I do not like the taste of grapefruit; however, I read many articles claiming that it would be beneficial for my health so I decided to start drinking grapefruit juice daily. The problem is that I cannot stand the taste. The first time I had some of the juice, I could not even force it … Continue reading The Bitter Taste of Discipline
The Great Race
I had just dropped my two children off to the bus stop and was walking the dog for our daily adventure. I was enjoying the warm sun and the fresh air. I looked ahead to see another group of children gathered together at a second bus stop. They entered the bus and as the bus … Continue reading The Great Race
Facing the Music
At times we slip up and end up having to face the music. I would say it is usually not fun; however, it is a part of life. When you make a mistake, make the wrong decision, go against the rules, etc., there are consequences. This morning my daughter didn’t want to school, because she … Continue reading Facing the Music
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