Jonah 3:17 When God saw that they had put a stop to their evil ways, he had mercy on them and didn’t carry out the destruction he had threatened. I think this is the essential message of the Gospels, here in the Old Testament. People repent and God has mercy. God doesn’t want to punish…
Tag Archive: discipline
Food Poisoning and the Fear of the Lord
Jeremiah 10:23-24 I know, Lord, that a person’s life is not his own. No one is able to plan his own course. So correct me, Lord, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I would die. Ok, I know you’re thinking, what does food poisoning have to do with anything? Nothing,…
Parenting
This isn’t a verse post, but rather a thought (both boys were up early making quiet time short and sweet). As a parent I know how I feel about my children. I understand why I say “no” and discipline them. I know why I try to get them to eat certain foods and eschew others….
