To win the battle of the blankets, you have to get out of bed in the morning even though you're tired. That's not easy! The devil will exaggerate how tired you are. This lack of discipline can have disastrous effects. The Bible says in Proverbs, "For lack of discipline they will d...
Discipline: 1. Train by instruction and practice; esp. to teach self-control 2. Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience Hebrews 12:4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My s...
3. Thus shall strength be experienced to endure what is appointed for us to bear on earth; and thus shall an aspiring hope anticipate the glory which shall hereafter be revealed. - T. Parallel VersesKJV: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more ...
I immediately tried plan B. That was the reward plan, as I recall. And in a few days when that had no obvious result, I went to plan C. I think that one was some kind of a point system. By plan F, I was thoroughly frustrated with Aaron and with potty traini...
It is like the ideals of peace and blessedness presented to all in the Word of God; like the visions of the heavenly glory set before even the most ungodly. Such promises are attractive; even the godless Jews in Micah's time would exult in the thought of "the former dominion," the ...
I first noticed this basic theological flaw in Trump’s use of the Scripture to fit his own narcissistic values way back in the 2016 campaign. Trump was asked what his favorite Scripture is. His response was “An eye for any eye and a tooth for a tooth” from the Hebrew Bible book of...
Before we address the parenting conundrum of instant obedience versus thoughtful consideration, let’s look at several verses in the Bible with the original meanings restored: He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God andobeylisten to, thoughtfully consider, and respond to ...
Mention of the grief that the severe letter had caused the Corinthians leads Paul in verses 5-11 to think as well of the pain that the offending person had caused the church. This, in turn, prompts him to consider the action that the congregation took in response to his letter and the ...
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. 28 In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. Footnotes Proverbs 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®...
The Bible clearly tells us that our words come from our heart – every word we say is indicative of what is in our hearts. Our tongue can often be the “check engine light” – yes, those words coming out aren’t good, but they are signaling a much deeper problem. Our students merel...