God's Power, Gospel, Life Lessons, Ministry

A Rock and a Heart Place

The gentle sound of lapping waves soothed my being as I combed the beach on Prince Edward Island. Greeting my eyes were hundreds of shells, glittering sand and minerals, and seaweed in all shapes and colours {one kind was white as snow, and looked just like wet tissues laying on the beach}. While pondering the… Read More A Rock and a Heart Place

Character Development, God's Power, Life Lessons, Ministry, Practical Tips

Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part Two}

Welcome to part two of “Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry”. If you missed part one, you can read it here, along with the story about what prompted these posts.  After you’ve caught up, let’s jump back in with a few more tips: 3. Make sure that you are not the one… Read More Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part Two}

Ministry, Practical Tips, Prayer, Relationships

Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part One}

Today I’m sharing my heart with those of you, my dear readers, who are fellow pastors’ wives.  If you’ve walked alongside your pastor-husband for any length of time, you have known criticism.  Since this post went viral, I have received scores of emails from pastors’ wives from all over the world. And the messages of… Read More Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part One}

Life Lessons, Ministry, Mothering, Practical Tips, Relationships, Rest

What Happens When You Slow Down

About a week ago, while talking with a lady at church, she mentioned something to the effect of “I don’t think God ever intended for us to be this busy in life.” I had just told my husband that very thing a few days earlier. And truly, although it seems like a nice thought, how… Read More What Happens When You Slow Down