Category Archives: 40 Days of discipline

Disciplined Stewardship

  Stewardship – the careful management of something entrusted to one’s care.   God has entrusted me with resources: time, talent and property. My job is to manage them well. Jesus told a parable about a steward. This phrase was … Continue reading

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Enthusiastic Discipline

  Our word “enthusiasm” is rooted in the Greek words en and theos. It means “in God” or “full of God.”     Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Day 29 … Continue reading

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A Disciplined Sabbath

  The story of Mary and Martha is familiar. Busy Martha resents the time Mary spends at the feet of Jesus:   Luke 10:41-42 (NIV) “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or … Continue reading

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Why Discipline?

  Hebrews 12:10b (NIV) God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.   This old hymn explains it well: “Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,  Fit me for life and Heaven … Continue reading

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Where’s Discipline

  The easy discipline rests on actions you see. The hard discipline rests on what you don’t see.   Day 26 – Disciplined thoughts, there’s the real challenge.   Psalm 19:14 (VOICE) May . . . the musings of my … Continue reading

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How’s Discipline?

  Day 25 —  Do you wonder how it’s going?   I’m connecting with God over my first cup of coffee. I’ve dropped a few pounds. My flower beds are all presentable — but — My desk is a disaster. … Continue reading

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When to Discipline?

  I’m partway through my 40 days of discipline. What happens on the 41st day? Discipline continues.   Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. … Continue reading

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Whose Discipline?

Is discipline a do-it-yourself project? Not spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines let God shape us into the image of Christ.   Isaiah 64:8 (ESV) But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we … Continue reading

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What’s Discipline?

  Spiritual discipline. Spiritual exercise. Spiritual habits.   1 Corinthians 9:26-27 (MSG) I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and … Continue reading

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Sabbath Discipline

Exodus 20:8-10a (CEV) Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me. You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God.    I’ve got six days to get my work … Continue reading

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