Soon after Solomon became King of Israel, the Lord visited him in a dream. Posing what I suspect was a test of Solomon’s character, the Lord asked him, “What do you want? Ask and I will give it to you.” I’m not sure I would have known how to answer, but Solomon didn’t seem to hesitate. His request was simple: he longed for wisdom. Solomon explained to God that he felt like a child who didn’t know his way around, finding himself ruling over God’s own people, a nation too ... VIEW POST
1 Kings 3:9: Seeking the Wisdom to Lead
Galatians 5:25: Keep in the Step with the Spirit
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
