Like scores of other people during the last two weeks, I’ve been glued to the story of Marilane Carter. And now, with everyone else, I am processing the devastating outcome to her disappearance. I can’t begin to fathom the depths of the family’s grief, and I find myself turning those thoughts into constant prayer on… Read More Dear Marilane (A Letter To Everyone)
Last week’s 5 Common Misconceptions of Pastoral Ministry was so well received that I decided to do a second post on this topic. Some of my readers emailed their suggestions to me, confirming my thoughts that this list could go on and on. So I’m going to cap it off at 10 total and maybe someday… Read More 5 {More} Common Misconceptions of Pastoral Ministry
I remember being shocked the first time I saw it. Not because I was naive, but because it was coming “home” to my sphere of influence. “My married pastor flirts with me. What should I do?” That search term in my website dashboard sent chills through me. And over the course of the past year,… Read More Dear Pastors, Your Morality Matters
I’m so honored to have Sandy sharing her heart today regarding a wonderful ministry of prayer that she leads for her pastor’s wife. She is neither a pastor’s wife or a blogger, but she has a sweet and passionate heart for pastors’ wives. I have been blessed to get to know her over the past… Read More What Your Pastor’s Wife Needs Most from You
“I can’t do this anymore.” “Ministry is not for me.” “I want to leave my pastor husband.” “My husband is a pastor but I don’t want to be a pastor’s wife.” “This is too hard.” “Help! My husband wants to be a pastor. What should I do?” These and many other similar search terms come… Read More What Happens When A Pastor’s Wife Gives Up
