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…
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Sweet Hour of Prayer
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 PrayerA Continual Call to Come
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 ComeConfessing the Ugly in a Pastor’s Wife’s Heart
“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 HeartHow Do I Pray for My Enemy?
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?When God Says No
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 NoPray; Don’t Nag
“Where do you live?” As a pastor’s wife I have had to learn to make conversation with strangers as I’ve sought to welcome visitors into…
View More Pray; Don’t NagPraying Together: Famine or Feast
Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 We were…
View More Praying Together: Famine or FeastA Series on Church Trauma; Part Two: How to Begin Healing
“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 HealingA Series on Church Trauma–Part One: Is it Real?
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?