“There is one thing you have to know about me,” I said with a circle of search committee members looking my way, “I am a breadmaker’s wife.” They all looked around, still smiling, but with looks that told me that they were wondering if I realized my husband was there to work at a church,…
by: Marshelle Wilburn As a mother of five biological children, two foster and other spiritual children, I have nurtured “my babies” sometimes to exhaustion over the past three decades. [su_spacer] When you parent younger children, you experience a physical drain resulting from sleep deprivation and extended energy required when they fight naps, teeth are cutting,…
By: Jennifer Mills As I sit here at my laptop this morning reflecting on 15 years of ministry, I think back to my 22-year-old self—newlywed and on the cusp of such a beautiful journey of life and ministry. But, oh my goodness, that dewy-eyed newlywed had no idea what was to come. We’ve all heard…
By: Bobi Ann Allen Is it just me or is genuine rest elusive? There is an angst deep within me for my mind to slow down and my soul to breathe. Do you feel it? An ache for contentment and room for God to move in your life? This yearning is evidence of God at…
By: Rebecca Holloway Your husband has stood beside countless bedsides as dear saints have gone home to glory. You have taken food to those who are sick or have had surgery. You have thrown countless baby showers and wedding showers. Your minister husband and you have prayed with many who have serious family needs…
By: Anita Cook I wish that I knew then, what I know now… Come to think of it; I say that way more frequently the more seasoned I become. Early on in ministry, a visit to our house with little or no notice would send me into a frenzied state. And oh, my poor family–I…
By: Michelle Mundy You know the drill. We need someone to work nursery. Oh, that’s okay, the pastors’ wife can do it. No one wants to work with the youth. The pastors’ wife. Missions Organization? Pastors’ wife. Lead music, play piano, teach Sunday school, arrange events, cook meals, children’s ministry, work as secretary got it…
By: Jodi Aiken Wildflowers and weeds occupied the large lot next to the home where I grew up. I loved wandering around the turf searching for treasures. I especially liked to find dandelions. Their yellow petals transform into a white puff ball called a seed head. Finding my treasure, I would bend down, carefully breaking…
In 1995 I received a tree ornament from my oldest son that he made in daycare. This one has his handprint and a conversation recorded on the back about what he wanted for Christmas that year. It goes like this: Miss Lavran: “What is Santa Claus bringing you this year?” Dillon: “Something. Blue toys, I…
I was busy. Too busy. Working while in school, three kids going ten different directions, a recent move to a new state and my pastor/ husband meeting and greeting as we tried to find our footing. Makes me tired just thinking about it! This pace of life wasn’t anything new; this was our life. A…
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