Inevitable adversity. In our current day world filled with all of the twenty-first-century comforts, instant gratification, and entitlement, it seems that adversity has no place. We long to control every aspect of our lives and rush to fix things when difficulty comes storming in. We can’t easily avoid conflict, suffering, and affliction in any part of life, but…
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…
A lizard. In the house. On the bed. I was house-sitting for some friends when I was younger. I must not be all that good at house-sitting, because there he was–a creepy-looking, scaly invader. How could I have let it happen? I confess, my initial response was sheer panic. Then for a split second, I…
By: Michelle Mackall Three small children, new house, and a new city. Our family had just moved from Pensacola, Florida, to Raleigh, North Carolina, for my husband, John, to start seminary. The house was smaller and meant downsizing, which included donating a couch and chair I loved because my husband had surprised me with it…
By: Anita Cook Life is hard. Ministry is messy. Jesus never shied away from the messy and ran head on into the difficult. He touched the unclean and hung out with the outcasts, thieves, and adulterers. Jesus sought out, lived with, and loved them all, no matter how unfathomable their mess might be. He loved…
It is dark yet, and the day is so very young when I nestle into my favorite chair. There is such a stillness in our home this time of day except for the ticking of the clock and the occasional peaceful sighs of my sleeping pup nearby. My heart welcomes the stillness. I need these…
By: Denise Gerst As Pastors’ wives, we serve in a unique role. The expectations placed upon us can lead us to a place of uncertainty. There are times when we feel overwhelmed, singled out or have unrealistic expectations placed upon us. Criticism and scrutiny can add to feelings of uncertainty. The Prophet Jeremiah wrote in…
By: Michelle Muncy Recently I stepped up in our church at the end of Sunday night fellowship and asked them to pray for me. In the past several weeks we have had wave after wave of hardships. One or two I can handle, but this constant bombardment has worn me down. I was to the…
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