When you read “keep in step with the Spirit,” what comes to mind? When I first read this verse, I thought it meant to live in harmony with the Holy Spirit—to live alongside each other, like roommates. But “keeping in step” actually refers to walking in line behind a leader. That changes how I view these words. It’s more like lining up in preschool and following the leader wherever they take you. When I translate this to mom-life, I’m prone to think of myself as the leader. I want my kids to ... VIEW POST
Galatians 5:25: Keep in the Step with the Spirit
John 7:38: Streams of Living Water
Last summer we had one of those weeks. You know the kind. It was an endless stream of unexpected challenges, seemingly designed by the enemy to beat us down. First, our A/C went out, then my youngest came down with a double ear infection. Overwhelmed, the kids and I loaded up in the van to seek solace at our friend’s pool. I pushed the ignition. Click, click, click...my battery was dead. It was enough to make me want to throw my arms up in defeat. But as I unloaded the boys from the car, I ... VIEW POST
