Category: Equipping the Pastor’s Wife

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

Do you believe God is good?  Really, do you honestly, deep down to your core, wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to say, God is good? …

View More Is God Good?