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Tag Archives: discipline
Trials; March 8, 2023
Numbers 14:11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” Since God is … Continue reading
Fathers; February 12, 2023
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading
Spiritual Growth; December 16, 2022
Hebrews 5:8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. This verse reinforces the humanity of Jesus. Even for Him, total obedience to the Father didn’t come automatically! This doesn’t answer such questions as “the age … Continue reading
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Tagged age of accountability, blessings, discipline, faith, spiritual growth, suffering, training, trials, trusting God
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Parenting; October 13, 2022
Proverbs 29:15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. Proverbs has a lot to say about parenting, and most of it isn’t currently popular or politically correct. This particular verse speaks directly … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, counseling, discipline, human imperfection, parenting, political correctness, wisdom
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Parental Discipline; October 11, 2022
Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death. Talk about politically incorrect Biblical truth! In some places, … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, correction, discipline, happiness, pain, parenting, punishment, respect, standards, survival
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Justice; October 10, 2022
Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers. Justice is an essential part of any society. In fact, it is one of our innate desires, as expressed in the cry of even small … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, elections, fairness, faith, God's concerns, God's character, grace, justice, law, politics, prayer
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Tests; October 8, 2022
Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself.but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. As a teacher for over 40 years myself, I was shocked and saddened recently to see a news item of a college professor who was fired because … Continue reading
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Tagged common sense, correction, Dennis Prager, discipline, effort, hard work, marriage, reward, satisfaction, self-esteem, teaching, tests
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Spiritual Children; June 18, 2022
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, children, comforting, discipline, encouraging, Father God, fathers, parenting, pastoral ministry, patience, urging, wisdom
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Parenting; April 7, 2022
Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. This verse really brings out the difficulties of Bible translation! The Japanese renders it as, “Discipline your child while there … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, Father God, God's grace, hope, human imperfection, Mel Gibson, parenting, respecting parents, wisdom
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God’s Discipline; January 24, 2022
1 Corinthians 11:32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. I have probably done public reading of verses 23-26 of this chapter more than any other … Continue reading
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