Dear Pastor’s Wife, I had surgery recently, and it’s given me some extra time to think about pain and healing…specifically about the part they never told me would happen after surgery. I’ve also had some time to write, and it’s been awhile since I wrote you a new letter. So….it’s like this: I was well… Read More Dear Pastor’s Wife: The Things They Never Told Us

Dear Pastor’s Wife, You wouldn’t believe the year I’ve had in my garden so far- the tussle of life and death, and of toil and waiting. Well, I say you wouldn’t believe it, but you’re a pastor’s wife so I know you will find yourself in this letter. The year started with an unseasonably long… Read More Dear Pastor’s Wife: Not Your Year

Dear Pastor’s Wife, Have you ever been basking in joy and anticipation, only to find the joy muddled up by tears and pain? I have, too. And I’ve thought ruefully, “The memories of this event/occasion will be ruined forever by the sadness that overshadowed the joy.”  One of these occasions for me was just over… Read More Dear Pastor’s Wife: The Tears That Shape Our Memories

Dear Pastor’s Wife, I’ve had something on my heart lately that I want to share. I hope it is both a deep encouragement and a timely challenge- to you and to myself.  I’m concerned that your heart may be under a bush, just as mine has been in the past…(and sometimes I find it there… Read More Dear Pastor’s Wife: Your Heart Under A Bush