Tag Archives: Discipline

Sewage and the Source

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Wickedness never brings stability,     but the godly have deep roots. Proverbs 12:3 (NLT) A few weeks ago, Wendy and I had five dead oak trees cut down near our lake home. Add to that total the three dead oak trees … Continue reading →

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A Man of Routines

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

  Death is the reward of an undisciplined life;     your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end. Proverbs 5:23 (MSG) “My friend, you are a man of routines!” a friend said to me a while back. He laughed … Continue reading →

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Wisdom’s Whisper

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

[Proverbs] purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,     to help them do what is right, just, and fair. Proverbs 1:3 (NLT) I heard a call back to the book of Proverbs. Along life’s journey I’ve gone through … Continue reading →

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The Good Stuff

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Chapter-a-Day 1 Corinthians 6 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a … Continue reading →

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“Coffee Time” with God

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 55 Morning, noon, and night     I cry out in my distress,     and the Lord hears my voice. Psalm 55:17 (NLT) “Coffee time” is a long held tradition in the Dutch culture which is my heritage. When I was a kid, … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Peter 1

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

So think clearly and exercise self-control. 1 Peter 1:13a (NLT) As I read through these words from this morning’s chapter, I was reminded of the British war time posters that have become all the rage in recent years. Millions of … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Hebrews 12

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:11 (NLT) I still remember many of the spankings I received … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 29

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Words alone will not discipline a servant;        the words may be understood, but they are not heeded. Proverbs 29:19 (NLT)  When I read the proverb above this morning, a young woman popped into my mind. She works for a client … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 27

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.        Then I will be able to answer my critics. Proverbs 27:11 (NLT)  I happened to be visiting with a farmer and his father yesterday. Finding ourselves sitting there with a little time … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 13

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;        if you accept correction, you will be honored. Proverbs 13:18 (NLT)  It is frustrating to have the desire and ability to help another person succeed, to offer your assistance, … Continue reading →

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