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…
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 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…
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…
“….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…
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…
At the end of the year, I reflect on the previous year and then dream, plan, and pray about the new year. I usually spend time in prayer for the focus of the coming year. I even choose a word for the coming year. This word will remind me of my focus and serve as…
He is the Prince of Peace. In keeping with the theme of what I want for Christmas—peace—I lead out today with these words from the Prince of Peace. “Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.” John 14:27…
I want Peace. While mailing a package at the post office this week, I became keenly aware of someone staring at me. It was that uneasy feeling of being watched, you know what I mean. At first, I looked around quickly and didn’t see the little boy peering over the table where I worked to…
A Reflection on Psalm 107 It’s the Advent Season, and there are many devotionals and studies that could guide us through it. Please find one and follow it through the hectic ministry season. It could center you on the most sacred part of this holy time. We have just come off our Thanksgiving celebration here in the U.S.,…
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