To Train up a Mom

“So Solomon made sure that all the work related to building the Temple of the Lord was carried out, from the day its foundation was laid to the day of its completion.” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭8:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Solomon began his reign with clear orders from his father, David: build the temple. David provided the plan and…

“Halleluyah! How good it is to sing praises to our God. How pleasant and fitting is praise. Adonai delights in those who revere Him, in those who trust in His lovingkindness.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147:1, 11‬ ‭TLV‬‬ I had the pleasure and honor last night to raise my voice in worship alongside believers at Jesus Culture Sacramento. It…

“Give thanks to the Lord of Lords. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭136:3-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I still remember the new member class “graduation” at Shady Grove. It was such a special time of prayer and prophecy as we celebrated completing 32…

““When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain because they have sinned against You, and they pray toward this place and praise Your name and turn from their sin when You afflict them, then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants and of Your people Israel; indeed, teach them the good…

“But it took Solomon 13 years to build and complete his own palace.” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭7:1‬ ‭TLV‬‬ As I was reading today, I was struck by the first verse – specifically that it took Solomon 13 years to build his own house. In today’s market, that would make someone crazy! As I pondered it, I…

“Then he set up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand and the other on the left; he called the name of the one on the right hand Jachin, and the name of the one on the left Boaz.” ‭‭II Chronicles‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ It took seven years and over 15 thousand men…

“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ A dear friend whom we sought counsel from, Jeff, gave us a piece of wisdom early in our parenting journey that shaped  our parenting philosophy, prophetic parenting, and having a vision for…

“Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:11‬ ‭AMP‬‬ Today was a beating. It was one of the hardest I’ve had in a while and the hardest part was watching my daughter struggle…

“The LORD hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Immediately this verse in today’s reading arrested my heart. So often I’ve wondered why G-d would allow such evil in the world. Surely a good G-d wouldn’t create or allow evil! Does evil even serve…

“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life…The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul…” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13:12, 19‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I have homework tonight that I’ve been putting off for a few days. It’s part of an 84 day discovery program I’m doing. Up until today (the…