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·1 day ago

A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline

Punitive or preventative? — In my last post, we looked at the topic of pruning. We shared how pruning benefits the plant and the Christian to yield more fruit. I also meandered into thinking about how the Lord disciplines us. Does God punish us? Is God’s discipline punitive or preventative? My meditations dove deeper…

Christianity

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A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline
A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 19

In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking

What defines a great dad? — Are you searching for the perfect Dad? Well, if so, he may not look like what you think. Maybe the ideal dad is 6' 2" tall, dark, and handsome. Perhaps he is quiet, kind, introverted, and stable. Or maybe the best dad is short in stature, wealthy, generous to everyone…

Christianity

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In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking
In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 17

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary

The age of distraction — Life is a plight of daily choices. We live in the age of information and unlimited resources. How can we possibly stay focused? A key to staying on-point is to determine the necessary from the urgent. As you know, everything is urgent these days. Do it now. Read it now. …

Christianity

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7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 14

God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us

The vine and the branches — A Parable In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently and methodically through a vineyard. He has work to do and does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife because he knows he will be most…

Christianity

5 min read

God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us
God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 11

How to Handle Nasty Lies and Labels Handed Down by Others

Outlast your labels — Have you ever been tagged with a negative label? Was your label an absolute nasty lie about who you truly are? Maybe you were labeled too small, too much, too intelligent, too ambitious, too large, too beautiful, too naive, too stupid, or something else. Labels and lies go hand in…

Christianity

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How to Handle Nasty Lies and Labels Handed Down by Others
How to Handle Nasty Lies and Labels Handed Down by Others

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 8

Pay Attention to What Matters or Pay the Price

Did you pay the piper? — Remember the old fairy tale about the Pied Piper who charmed away all the rats in town? When the faithless burghers refused to pay him what they had promised, he exacted his revenge by leading all the town’s children away as well. The moral of the story is; you’d better…

Christianity

5 min read

Pay Attention to What Matters or Pay the Price
Pay Attention to What Matters or Pay the Price

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 1

Holding Onto the Past Is the Primary Reason People Stop Growing

Your vision is your future — I love this quote from A. R. Bernard, “A man without a vision will return to his past.” How true is that? I have seen people choose a comfortable past over the possibility of a bright future. Holding on to the past is the primary reason people stop growing. Abram…

Christianity

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Holding Onto the Past Is the Primary Reason People Stop Growing
Holding Onto the Past Is the Primary Reason People Stop Growing

Published in Koinonia

·May 24

Maturity Is Not the Greatest Benefit of the Christian

The hidden secret to maturity — There is no doubt that ministry is a calling. I can hear some folks say, “ministry is a job.” And that is true. Pastoral ministry is more of a J-O-B than most people realize. …

Christianity

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Maturity Is Not the Greatest Benefit of the Christian
Maturity Is Not the Greatest Benefit of the Christian

Published in Koinonia

·May 11

Comparing Hulk Hogan and Your Spiritual Growth

The gym rat & the church rat — Every gym has a Hulk Hogan. Hulk, the gym rat, inspires people by their presence in the gym. The gym is full of people with like passions? Everyone in the gym desires to change their body or add strength and stamina. …

Spirituality

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Comparing Hulk Hogan and Your Spiritual Growth
Comparing Hulk Hogan and Your Spiritual Growth

Published in Koinonia

·May 9

You Will Never Outperform a Poor Evening Routine

Here’s proof — There is a lot of talk about a morning routine. My last post weighed in on a morning routine. And yes, a morning routine sets the stage for the rest of the day. And while the morning routine is imperative, so is the evening routine. The importance of a healthy…

Christianity

4 min read

You Will Never Outperform a Poor Evening Routine
You Will Never Outperform a Poor Evening Routine
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