We want to serve God, and we want to enjoy doing it. After all, Psalm 100:1-2 says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the…
View More A Still More Excellent WayAuthor: Tobi Henschel
Tobi and her husband, Paul, met at Moody Bible Institute and have been serving in churches together since then. Along with their three amazing boys, they currently serve at a church in the middle of Illinois farmland where Paul is the senior pastor. Tobi has a passion for teaching the Word of God, especially to children, and helps with both the children's and women's ministries of her church. She loves reading, DIY projects, coffee, ice cream, and spontaneous dance parties with her boys.
Am I Allowed to Say No?
When I was dating Paul, an uncle of mine who is also a pastor took me aside at a family reunion to shower me with…
View More Am I Allowed to Say No?Interview with Jennifer Barker, a Small Town Pastor’s Wife
I had the honor of getting to know Jennifer Barker during my time as a teacher in Coleman, WI. Her family was heavily involved with…
View More Interview with Jennifer Barker, a Small Town Pastor’s WifePutting Others First
My 6-year-old son recently attended a classmate’s birthday party at a splash pad. I was pleasantly surprised that he wanted to go as he isn’t…
View More Putting Others FirstMy Superpower is the Best Superpower
Living in a house with three small boys means I’m surrounded by a lot of superheroes. The Avengers and Justice League are scattered on the…
View More My Superpower is the Best SuperpowerMy Husband (Who Happens to Be a Pastor)
I was at a ladies’ luncheon at church getting to know my new church family when one of the ladies innocently asked, “So how did…
View More My Husband (Who Happens to Be a Pastor)Being Your Husband’s Confidant
If you’ve ever bench pressed, or even watched someone else bench press, then you know the importance of having a trustworthy spotter. This spotter is…
View More Being Your Husband’s ConfidantWhen My Husband is Criticized {Part 2}
Just down the road from my house is The Corncrib, an old corncrib covered in graffiti from decades of high school seniors signing their names.…
View More When My Husband is Criticized {Part 2}When My Husband is Criticized
“You get hit… Every time, feels like I’m gettin’ hit, too. And I’m not half as tough as you are.” In the film Cinderella Man,…
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