Finishing Strong and the Middle of January
The same God who helped them defeat a giant with a quick victory would help them find the victory in the daily grind of building His temple.
Category: pastoring
Protecting the Power of Our Voice
For sometimes the greatest power of the voice we have is when we choose not to speak.
Help! Where Do I Hide in this Fishbowl?
One of my favorite things in life is being married to a pastor. First, my pastor is pretty awesome and I’m partial to doing life with him. It just makes the journey more fun when you are in love with your spouse. Second, I love the joy of watching Christ transform people… Continue reading Help! Where Do I Hide in this Fishbowl?
Answering The Call: You’re A Pastor’s Wife?
So what were you thinking by going into ministry? I know you have a story. We all do. You may not have grown up in church. In fact, you may not have even had the benefit of living in a family that followed Jesus. It may have been the farthest thing from your mind. None of… Continue reading Answering The Call: You’re A Pastor’s Wife?
Failure Isn’t Fatal and the Times You Fall on Your Butt
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it was all those Dog Whisperer episodes. Maybe the hours of natural horsemanship moving horses with a carrot stick made me overconfident. Either way–it was a bad idea. A few months ago, my family adopted the sweetest border collie. She is 62 pounds of pure… Continue reading Failure Isn’t Fatal and the Times You Fall on Your Butt
Knocking the Chip off the Shoulder: Defeating Defensiveness
I’ve been in ministry for a long time. I guess I’ve been in life a long time, too. Perhaps that makes me old, though, I prefer to call it seasoned. My husband and I have led a variety of people over the years. Most are amazing people to lead. But there is one population that… Continue reading Knocking the Chip off the Shoulder: Defeating Defensiveness
Perils of a Pastor’s Wife: When You Find Yourself in a Crisis of Faith
A title like this is probably a bit provocative. People always love to know other people’s business, and I especially think they love to know the pastor’s business. After over twenty years in ministry with my pastor husband, I get it. People like to know what makes him tick and what makes him different from… Continue reading Perils of a Pastor’s Wife: When You Find Yourself in a Crisis of Faith
Loving Those Porcupine People
It’s easy to love people who love me. I feel so good inside when I’m with those people. Elated and strong; I’m on top of the world when I find someone who returns my love with more love. And then there is everyone else. The not-so-nice, not-so-friendly, not-so-happy, porcupine people who are just very difficult… Continue reading Loving Those Porcupine People
When Pain Calls Your Name
Her tears fell freely as I wrapped my arms around her shoulders near the end of the funeral. Her young heart filled with sorrow as she processed the loss of a friend-forever in her mind. Maybe not really forever, but when you are young, a lifetime can feel like forever. We live each day with… Continue reading When Pain Calls Your Name
Handle with Care When Speaking for God
I spend a lot of time talking with parents about raising kids who are “fun to be with.” Some days I find myself in a similar position as a pastor’s wife trying to help “adult” children learn this art. I love what I do. However, there are those moments where I find myself shaking my… Continue reading Handle with Care When Speaking for God