Learn to Listen
Sometimes we push aside the impressions we sense in any given situation. We reason them away. Could they be from the Holy Spirit?
Ministering to the Broken
I know of a church with a beloved staff member who was greatly admired and respected. He served faithfully for many years, working and ministering alongside members of the church. Yet eventually, past transgressions came to light, forcing him to resign. The church was in an uproar, some arguing the “grace case” and others believing he had disqualified himself for ministry.
When Sadness & Sorrow Bubble Up – When Ministry and Personal Life Collide – Part 2
This week, I want to continue the conversation about when our ministry and personal lives collide. In the past few days, I have been processing my own messy emotions. God has been with me—He is with me now. He is with you as well. It seems that everywhere I turn, there are ministry families under attack. Illness, depression, and conflicts within…
When Sadness & Sorrow Bubble Up – Part 1
When Ministry and Personal Life Collide “I think you are depressed.” It’s what one friend said to me a few days ago. Me? I thought – NO, I’m just sad. Deeply sad. When ministry life – the work right in front of you and your personal life collide – you know those things no one…
When God Calls You to Remember and Surrender
As of this writing, as I host the first “Refresh Retreat” of 2025, I have just received word that my baby sister has died. Sadly, I lost touch with her several years ago, and yet the sadness could swallow me. She was my baby sister – I loved her. As I sort through these emotions,…
Resolving Conflict as a Ministry Wife
Scripture: Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Many years ago, I had no idea there was a conflict brewing below the surface. When it bubbled up and boiled over, it became irreparable to the other party. It broke our hearts. Sometimes, in ministry life, you have…
Leading in Ministry When You Are Hurt
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” There are times in ministry when you have been gut-punched and do not think you can…
Do You Know the Legend of Valentine?
Did You know? According to Roman legend, Valentinus was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced to death during the third century. While jailed, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer’s blind daughter. The night before he died, Valentinus wrote a farewell note to the girl, which he signed, “From Your Valentine.” His sentence was…
The Lord is Near the Lonely
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Today, as I was finishing this post, I received a call from a dear ministry wife who expressed frustration about her place in ministry. She even felt bad for having these feelings and expressed her frustration with herself for having…
The Power of the ONE – Part 2
In part one of “The Power of One,” we touched on the subject of loneliness as a ministry wife. Sometimes, we could be in the middle of a group of people and still feel alone. Here they are for review: (You can read here for more detail) This week, we will discuss three more aspects of this…
The Power of the ONE – Part 1
“….I will not leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5 (NIV) Joshua 1:5 Ministry can be lonely, and being a ministry wife can indeed be lonely. Why is this? Aren’t we surrounded by many people? Don’t we live in a world that lets us stay connected continuously? Don’t we have a church full of women…
He Knows. Keep Your Focus!
This year has begun with watching horrific natural disasters and terrorist attacks on our nation. I live near the terror attack, and I have a daughter living in California. I have lost a friend in the last couple of days due to addiction and the inability to live free from it; I know of so…
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