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.
— Five Minute Friday —

The Beauty of Loneliness {Five Minute Friday}

August 9, 2013

I see her…just married, a brand new missionary pastor’s wife in a brand new country. 2,000 miles from all family and friends. Thrust quickly and often into an unfamiliar medical system because of a life threatening pregnancy condition. She was me. Lonely. It doesn’t even come close to describing how it was played out in… Read More The Beauty of Loneliness {Five Minute Friday}

— Hyperemesis Gravidarum —

A Letter to the Duchess of Cambridge {From an HG Sister}

July 25, 2013

Dear Princess Kate, Congratulations on the birth of your new baby son! While the world clamours to peek at your sweet bundle, some of us are thinking of you…wondering how you are doing. I’m sure you are getting a lot of letters these days, but I wanted to send one from my unique perspective. They… Read More A Letter to the Duchess of Cambridge {From an HG Sister}

— Character Development, Family, Life Lessons —

{Part Two} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Joy

July 22, 2013

{Click here if you missed Part One of this 9 part summer series} ************************** It was fun time at family camp, and the winners of the afternoon’s carnival were about to be announced. All of the kids in the room wiggled and waited impatiently. I listened only half intently {you know, that “I never win… Read More {Part Two} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Joy

— Compassion, Family, Grace Parenting, Life Lessons, Mothering, Parenting/Family, Relationships —

{Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love

July 8, 2013

Life changing lessons often come quietly, don’t they? As I rode into fourth place in our bicycle train, eight wheels flew along the sidewalk and people in cars smiled. Neighbours waved and dogs sniffed. Trees rustled in the breeze as the last sunbeams fell beneath the horizon. It was the perfect night for a family… Read More {Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love