Week 2 - Wisdom In Finances (Proverbs 21:20) Solomon, who had everything anyone could want, reminds us that, "the wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down." In a world where instant gratification and excess are celebrated, good stewardship stands as a mark of wisdom. Instead of consuming everything we… Continue reading September 11th – Proverbs 21:20
Tag: Discipline
January 12th – Genesis 12:1
Genesis 12:1 When it comes to life advice I’ve always told my son, “People who never color outside the lines, lead a pretty boring life.” As is His way, sometimes God hands us the crayons and invites us to color outside the lines of our comfort box. Just like He did with Abraham. Heeding God’s… Continue reading January 12th – Genesis 12:1
July 20th- Proverbs 3:12
Proverbs 3:12 “For whom the LORD loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” There’s a quote which says, “Discipline doesn’t break a child’s spirit half as often as the lack of it breaks a parent’s heart.” No one one wants to be punished. Even if it comes with… Continue reading July 20th- Proverbs 3:12
March 4th – Job 5:17
Job 5:17 Theologian John Owen is quoted as saying, “Love precedes discipline.” No one likes correction. But rather than being a punishment, God's discipline is an act of love and grace from a loving Father to His wayward child. The Lord only wants the very best for us. And so He disciplines, leading us to… Continue reading March 4th – Job 5:17
August 29th – Hebrews 12:6
Hebrews 12:6 Author Ellen J Barrier once said, “I believe that parents who love their children do everything for them with love, even discipline.” But even when it’s done from a loving heart, no one likes punishment. Yet the writer of Hebrews tells us to rejoice when we’re being disciplined by God. Because it’s one… Continue reading August 29th – Hebrews 12:6
June 17th – Hebrews 12:12-13
Hebrews 12:12-13 After reconstructive foot surgery and a tendon lengthening, I’m currently going through physical therapy. The process is slow and sometimes painful, but my weakened muscles need discipline and training to be able to walk again. That’s how it is with our walk with God. We all experience painful times. Times when we receive… Continue reading June 17th – Hebrews 12:12-13
October 9th – Proverbs 3:12
Proverbs 3:12 No one likes discipline. And as Christians, when going through trials, the last thing we want hear is that we should rejoice. We are told to be happy because God only disciplines those who belong to Him. But in the middle of sorrows, those words can feel like salt in the wound. Because… Continue reading October 9th – Proverbs 3:12
September 24th – Hebrews 12:11
Hebrews 12:11 As parents one of the hardest things we have to do is discipline our children. But we do it out of love, to guide and train them into mature adults. The same goes for God. He doesn’t like punishing His children any more than we do. But because He cares, the Lord disciplines… Continue reading September 24th – Hebrews 12:11
August 2nd – Jeremiah 31:3
Jeremiah 31:3 No matter the miracles God performed, the blessings He bestowed, or the rescues He delivered, Israel repeatedly turned against Him. Yet though they were disloyal and disobedient, God never abandoned His chosen people. And all because of His everlasting love. A love that He generously gives to all who love Him, including us.… Continue reading August 2nd – Jeremiah 31:3
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