It takes discipline to not understand, but do something anyway. We live in a world where we strive to understanding things that don't make sense. We see information as power, and seek to understand everything from large to small details of this world. Yet, God's ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9), and we cannot... Continue Reading →
The word timidity stood out to me as I meditated on this verse. I often quote that "God has not given a spirit of fear..." but for some reason timidity never stuck in my mind. Timidity is defined as lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy. God has not given me "a spirit of... Continue Reading →
Waiting. It's never an easy thing to do. Waiting patiently is even harder. Yet, the scriptures are filled with waiting. Moses waited in the wilderness. The Israelites waited for the Promise land. The world waited on a Savior. The disciples waited on the Holy Spirit. Noah worked while he waited for rain. Joseph waited with... Continue Reading →
God desires a relationship with you. Yes, you. He loves you. He wants to have quality and quantity time with you. Just as a beloved friend desires to speak with you daily, so does He. God says "Come and talk with me." To many people think of prayer as a religious duty. For some reason... Continue Reading →
The one aspect of discipline that I often fail to think about it that God teaches me with instructions. Instructions give knowledge, and knowledge builds relationships. And God's instruction also brings me relief from troubled times. Personally I like instruction, I like to know the rules and what is expected. I love policy because it... Continue Reading →
We are called to live a live of discipline in our enthusiasm in working and serving. The Bible says that whatever we do, it should be done unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). This scripture further challenges us to do it enthusiastically. The world is watching us. We lose our edge, and they notice it. They... Continue Reading →
It's easy to read this scripture and think, we don't have slaves anymore and read right over it. The word whether means whichever one of the two. It is often used in comparison. Comparison is a deadly thing when it comes to discipline. We are each will be rewarded based on the good we are called to... Continue Reading →
I have read somewhere that the rod was engraved with the family name and represented the authority of the entire family line. It was the idea of disappointing or shaming the family that held the discipline. As I read this scripture, usually my mind goes to the physical discipline of a child, today I had... Continue Reading →
We are saved by grace, not by works. My pastor recently made a comment that just really drove home this scripture. He said "Faith makes possible what grace makes available." Everything that we need is available through the grace of God in Christ Jesus. But the works of our faith appropriate what Christ died for... Continue Reading →
I remember the night I took this picture. My granddaughter had intentionally disobeyed papa. The discipline wasn't physically painful, but it sure was on my heart as she would turn and look at me with pleading, tear filled eyes. She thought the world had ended when she was told by papa to get in the... Continue Reading →
