Category: Equipping the Pastor’s Wife

In the late fall and early winter, things were not going well. There were bad days, and then there were some days that turned into…

View More Ten Things to Remember in Ministry Transition

Oh, Lord, what have we gotten ourselves into?  This thought travels through my head on a regular basis. Every time I say yes to something…

View More Sweet Hour of Prayer

When my children were younger, it didn’t matter where we were; one of them would inevitably wander off or get distracted. I would call, “Come…

View More A Continual Call to Come

“Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling…” (more…)

View More Confessing the Ugly in a Pastor’s Wife’s Heart

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44. We all have enemies. I used to think…

View More How Do I Pray for My Enemy?

Prayer is a Christian’s lifeline to the God of all creation. Entering the throne of grace, we find a place where burdens are lifted, praises…

View More When God Says No

“That is very painful, I’m so sorry.”  I’ll never forget the impact of these words the first time I heard them spoken to me. (more…)

View More A Series on Church Trauma; Part Two: How to Begin Healing

TRIGGER WARNING: This article addresses trauma commonly experienced by pastors and their families. If you have had a traumatic experience within the church walls, please…

View More A Series on Church Trauma–Part One: Is it Real?

“Mrs. McCready?” the young boy inquired as we passed each other in the school hallway one day. “Yes?” I replied. “I lo-o-ve you!” he sang…

View More Maintaining Real Love through Prayer

I taught high school for 16 years and, while there were many things I enjoyed about that experience, one of the most frustrating parts was…

View More Communing with God: Learning to Listen