Maybe you or your kids have seen the movie “Inside Out”. It’s the story of a girl named Riley and all of the feelings that…
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Joy Stealers
Philippians 4:8-9 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is…
View More Joy StealersWalking through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part Two
Nearly every Ontarian who lives near the US border travels to the United States at some point to shop in order to enjoy the greater…
View More Walking through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part TwoWalking Through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part One
The tears first pooled, then pressed upon my eyelids, finally breaking over the edge and trickling down my face. My daughters and I were watching…
View More Walking Through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part OneJoy After the Fire
Since “joy” is our theme this year, I have been contemplating how to recognize and implement joy in my life. We have all been taught…
View More Joy After the FireMy Daughter’s Anxious Heart
When I watch my daughter struggle I feel like my heart is being ripped out of my chest. No parent likes to see their child…
View More My Daughter’s Anxious HeartPractical Tips for Anxiety and PTSD
Dear beloved pastor’s wife, if I could sit down with you for a couple of hours and talk about anxiety, fear, panic attacks, depression, or…
View More Practical Tips for Anxiety and PTSDPractical Ways to Find Joy Amidst the Panic, Part 2/2
As a pastor’s wife, it can be overwhelming to struggle with something so real and tangible as panic attacks and anxiety. But I know firsthand…
View More Practical Ways to Find Joy Amidst the Panic, Part 2/2When Panic and Anxiety Threaten to Overtake Your Ministry: Is Joy Really Possible? Part 1/2
My role as a pastor’s wife is the realization of a childhood dream. As a little girl, I would pretend to be in ministry as…
View More When Panic and Anxiety Threaten to Overtake Your Ministry: Is Joy Really Possible? Part 1/2Keeping Joy in my Ministry Marriage
We know that ministry is hard. It’s a given and it is not hidden and none are exempt. We all have our struggles, but we…
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