Many reading this blog post understand that life can be just plain unfair. At least unfair to our way of thinking. For some of us, it has been. There have been a few events where I would cry, “FOUL! THIS NOT FAIR!” I know there are those women who are not required to walk in…
Life as we know it is hard, and there are many demands on women. Have you ever just wanted to give up? Have you ever wanted to quit….throw in the towel…. chunk it to everyone? Have you ever wanted to disappear…or if we are really honest – have someone else disappear? Do you ever feel…
Landscape changes are inevitable. Try as we might cannot control them. Our response to each one is vital to our healthy emotional and spiritual health. This list is not complete but these 10 steps have helped me stay connected when I didn’t know if I was going to get through my landscape change.
Holiday Stressors By Diane Nix November first has arrived and gone, and we stand on the brink of one of the busiest times of ministry life. We made it through the angst of Halloween, and now while there are fun parties and gatherings, there are still funerals, hospital visits, counseling sessions, special projects, and business…
The Time and Pain By Diane Nix The month of October is when churches are encouraged to honor the Pastor. I wrote the following article several years ago. The conversation happened. I am keenly aware some of you are in difficult situations. Seemingly silent seasons. You have asked, begged, and pleaded with the Lord to…
I can’t believe we are at the end of the first quarter of 2022! At the time of this writing, Ukraine is under attack. There are approximately 1.4 million women who have fled their country. Families are separated, and their futures are unknown. Our world is still maneuvering a world filled with an unpredictable virus,…
Life is hard. It has been even more challenging for the last year, but let’s face it, marriage is often even harder. My husband and I have been married for almost nineteen years–seventeen of which have been in ministry. And if I’m honest, I haven’t liked him for many of those years. And I haven’t…
“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.” Song of Solomon 6:3, NASB [su_spacer] The moment I saw him come through the door, I was awestruck. His body language spoke of confidence, and his presence caused my heart to skip a beat or two. I wondered if I would have an opportunity to know…
by: Rachel Lovingood [su_spacer] An inevitable part of life [su_spacer] Conflict. Not something that I like or ever look forward to. Most people don’t. But it is a part of all of our lives. Especially since we are leaders. [su_spacer] Now you may be like a few people I know who sort of thrive on…
A pastor’s wife serves in a unique role. Her every response, every step, often faces critique. As I have, you may come in contact with people who are not your ‘cup of tea’ for whatever reason: maybe they have a strong personality, overstep the boundaries you have in place, seem critical or judgmental, or perhaps…
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