Author: Leah

Leah Highfill accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a child of God at the age of 18. Originally from the USA, she and her husband moved to the mission field of Canada in 2005, where she served in full time ministry as a pastor's wife for 10 years. During their tenure there, they became dual citizens. Leah and her family returned to NC in 2015 to enjoy a sabbatical. They are now preparing to move overseas. She homeschools her children {Small Son is 12 and Tiny Daughter is 10} and teaches private piano lessons on the side. She can be found reading, writing/blogging, playing the piano and violin, or ice skating. A friend to pastors' wives from all over the world, Leah has a passion to inspire hope and to encourage women in their walk with God. Leah is the founder of the Heart-to-Heart retreats (held annually in the mountains of NC) for pastors' wives. Her first book, Expecting Grace, was published in 2013. Expecting Grace is the story of Leah's experience and survival of a life threatening pregnancy, and of many medical and financial miracles along the way. Join her grace-filled journey right here at Hope For Pastors' Wives.
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{Day 4}: Preaching and Communication

October 4, 2015

Key word/phrase: Preaching and Communication Key Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Prayer Guide for Church Members: “God, give my pastor boldness as he preaches Your Word. Let him be rooted in sound doctrine, always searching Your Word… Read More {Day 4}: Preaching and Communication

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{Day 3}: Encouragement During Times of Struggle

October 3, 2015

Key Word/Phrase: Encouragement During Times of Struggle Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus… Read More {Day 3}: Encouragement During Times of Struggle

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{Day 2}: Calling to Ministry

October 2, 2015

Key Word/Phrase: Calling to ministry Key Verse: 1 Timothy 1:12 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.” Prayer Guide for Church Members: “God, I thank you for calling my pastor into the ministry and to our church. Thank you for gifting… Read More {Day 2}: Calling to Ministry

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Introducing 31 Days of Praying for Your Pastor {Day 1}

October 1, 2015

     In early spring of this year, I started thinking about what topic to write about for this year’s 31 Days series.  And even before War Room came out, the topic of prayer was something I couldn’t get away from. It has been said that “the enemy wants to limit your prayer, because he… Read More Introducing 31 Days of Praying for Your Pastor {Day 1}

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Sabbatical Blessings {8 Month Report}

September 29, 2015

I can’t believe that another two months have gone by! This means, of course, that another sabbatical report is due. {Click here to catch up on previous sabbatical reports} It’s amazing how quickly time goes when you’re not under extreme pressure. This sabbatical year has absolutely raced by. My husband and I agree that 2015… Read More Sabbatical Blessings {8 Month Report}