The letters lay in my box—the folds showing evidence of students who had never written letters by hand, never inserted them in envelopes, and never used snail mail. The day was a typical one.
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Tag: Discipline
A Heart-to-Heart Talk
I remember it hung on a doorknob. My parents believed in corporal punishment. They thought the Bible taught it, and they believed and practiced the Bible’s teachings as they understood them. They never abused me,
Read moreShowing Up is Half the Battle
By April White In life, showing up is half the battle. I pulled into the parking lot of my small but efficient fitness facility open 24/7. As I stepped out of the car, an exasperated
Read moreHammered into Shape
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 He barked his instructions
Read moreParenting Isn’t Only for Parents
Parenting isn’t only for parents; it’s for the kids. I’m the oldest of three boys. The next arrived nine years later, and the third two years later. As the oldest, I learned from the starts
Read moreReturn to Your First True Love
“Oh,” my friend groaned. “I really don’t want to run tonight, but I told myself I would run 3 and be done.” “Come on! It will be fun,” I said. I had just started running
Read moreNo Ordinary Discipline
By Michelle S. Lazurek I walked onto the red-stained deck of my workplace to be greeted by the laughter of thirty energetic kindergarteners. I punched in at the time clock for another ordinary day of
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