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
Ten girls and three horses. I’ve recently embarked on a journey with a few friends. We’re working with a group of teen girls this summer. My heart breaks as we hear some of their stories. But we move ahead using our horses to teach how life works best when we live it with God in the lead.… Continue reading The Blossoming of Nim and Two Questions Girls Want Answered
Do you ever find yourself doubting God? As a pastor’s wife, I have discovered that ministry is really hard work. We all have great dreams when we begin. Things that we firmly believe God has called us to fulfill. But it doesn’t take long before you realize what a challenge it can be! Eventually you… Continue reading “Did God Really Say…?”
I seem to have knack for weird parenting encounters. Last week I listened to a mother drone on and on about why her son was a problem. This kid is a typical pre-adolescent boy; creative…lazy…and as his mother explained, a trouble-maker. He would fall into the “not EVER fun to be with” camp. Now Mom… Continue reading Brat Talk: Great Expectations and Eliminating all of Mama’s Excuses
Last week I went to an estate sale. This was a first for me. I was unprepared for the feelings I had walking through that condo touching all the personal things that this woman had collected over the years. Each item seemed to tell a story about this woman I had never met. My thoughts… Continue reading “Once Upon a Time, There was a Mom…”
It is Easter weekend and my home is alive with excitement as we celebrate the resurrection that makes Christianity unique and beautiful. The eggs are boiled, the dyes ready, the candy hid. I am ready. But as I sit here this morning, my heart is strangely irritated with something that has been eating at me.… Continue reading In Pursuit of a Cross…or a Stage?
CONSISTENCY. Is there any other word that strikes fear into the hearts of people more than this word? This word follows us into every area of life: diet, exercise, devotions, and yes, parenting. Last week at church, I was enjoying conversation with another mom. You know how rare that can be when kids are around! … Continue reading Brat Talk: Consistency, Consistency, Consistency…Any Questions?
Last week I was privileged to speak to the women of my church. We’ve been together for a long time and few things make me prouder than this special group of ladies. They are beautiful testimonies of God’s great grace. It’s hard to believe that there was a time when I dug my heels in the… Continue reading Sister Act or Real Sisterhood?
It was one of those Sundays where I wish the earth could have swallowed him up. What a great lesson in obedience for all those church kids! But here I was facing the moment of truth. Who was in charge? This kid was new to our church…obviously. Sitting in one spot and listening were not… Continue reading “Drag Me!” Dealing With Power Struggles
“Why am I doing this anyway?” I muttered under my breath while moving about my day. I was irritated. Not just a little, but a lot. I am sure you have had one of those days before. There are days in ministry where serving people is not really appealing. I have them less often as… Continue reading Why Am I Doing This Anyway?
