Scripture: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” — 3 John 1:4 (NIV) A ministry wife worries. I know we are not supposed to worry, but we can over-spiritualize if you would like and call it “we are very concerned” about our kids growing up in a…
Grace, marvelous grace! I don’t know about you, but being a ministry wife and mom requires much grace! The definition of grace: God giving us what we don’t deserve. He gives us grace and will fill the gaps – if we let Him. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is…
As we celebrate Easter this week… I’ve been thinking and pondering my choices over the years: the choice I made to follow Jesus, surrender to ministry, and fall in love and marry my preacher man. Choices are ever before us, and the greatest choice was made by our Savior. He chose to die for you and…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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