Category: Pastors’ Wives

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Ministry Matters: Pastor’s Wife in the Middle

February 25, 2016

Sunday morning last found us skimming along the highway to church per usual. Somewhere between this exit and that mile marker, the van in front of us suddenly veered off the road and bumped down the hill, straight towards a heavily wooded area. I’m pretty sure I stopped breathing for a few seconds as that… Read More Ministry Matters: Pastor’s Wife in the Middle

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Ministry Matters: The Essential Oil of Empathy

February 4, 2016

A few nights ago, Tiny Daughter was preparing to go to bed. She skipped into the kitchen where I was washing dishes, hands deep in hot soapy water. She wanted one last kiss and hug. I dried my hands and obliged her, and as we pulled apart, she said something that stopped me in my… Read More Ministry Matters: The Essential Oil of Empathy

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9 Things You Should Be Doing to Support Your Pastor’s Wife

December 3, 2015

  1. Pray specifically and consistently for her. Prayer is the most important thing you will ever do for your pastor’s wife. I made this one number one because ironically, if you are not praying for her, it is likely that you will struggle with supporting her in the other eight ways outlined in this… Read More 9 Things You Should Be Doing to Support Your Pastor’s Wife

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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}

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6 Things Your Pastor’s Wife Doesn’t Know

September 24, 2015

You mean there’s stuff out there that pastors’ wives don’t know?! I’m smiling as I write, knowing how little I actually know about life and God and ministry and child rearing and creation and math and my children’s ‘why’ questions and coffee and…..everything.  Then there’s the stuff I don’t know I don’t know.  I won’t… Read More 6 Things Your Pastor’s Wife Doesn’t Know