Tag Archives: discipline

January 11, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:5 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. This is part and parcel of the “fatherhood famine” that is afflicting the world today. Some fathers are trying their honest best to correct their children, … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. As a school teacher of over 30 years experience, I can say a hearty AMEN to this verse! However, it applies in many areas, and not … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2012

Posted on August 21, 2012 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. That’s not to say that words aren’t important, because they are, but … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jgarrott

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. This verse includes two important terms that I am not satisfied with how they are expressed … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 11:3 “Tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: `Cursed is the man who does not obey the terms of this covenant.’” This is not the image we like to have of God! I … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? The saddest thing about this verse is that today, all too many children are never disciplined by their fathers, … Continue reading →

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