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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

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Conserving Energy {And Why I Changed My Name Last Week}

Ever have those moments when you learn something about yourself that you didn’t know? I like to think that those tidbits come from God, our personal Creator, Who knows more about me than He’ll ever tell me. Last week was one of those times for me. I found myself in a very weary spot, drained… Read More Conserving Energy {And Why I Changed My Name Last Week}