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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31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SUPPORT {Day 21}

October 21, 2013

Today’s catch phrase is: Support other ministry families. Some of the most treasured relationships that my husband and I have are with other ministry families. When we moved to Canada, we hardly  knew a soul. But now, eight years later {today to be exact!}, we have made so many dear friends who are like minded.… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SUPPORT {Day 21}

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31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: LOVE {Day 19}

October 19, 2013

Today’s catch phrase is: Love people where they are. Maybe that phrase sounds cliche, but this might possibly be one of the hardest parts of ministry! God gives spiritual leaders such a passionate vision for His work. And often we get caught up in the doing of the vision. We dream and hope and pray… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: LOVE {Day 19}

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31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SERVE {Day 18}

October 18, 2013

Today’s catch phrase is: Serve without reserve. The essence of ministry is service, isn’t it? And we know that when we begin. Yet sometimes after the passage of time and circumstance, we grow weary of service or we forget what service is really all about. Perhaps our view of servanthood is a bit clouded when… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SERVE {Day 18}

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31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: ENJOY- Part Two {Day 17}

October 17, 2013

Just now joining the series? Catch up on previous posts here. Today we’re continuing the catch phrase from yesterday: Enjoy hobbies and interests outside of church. I left you with the statement that our family decided to make some radical life changes. These are the things we began to incorporate into our lives: Get more… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: ENJOY- Part Two {Day 17}