I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:1-2, NIV I have always loved being a pastor’s wife, but […]
Archives for June 2017
Grace for the Real-Life Mentor
“I do not know a single thing about those Bible stories you’re referring to. I wasn’t in church growing up. You better keep that in mind!,” said the spunky young woman in the front row of my class. I don’t remember noticing her again until sometime later at a women’s retreat. In a sea of […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Dealing with Disappointment
I don’t set out to worship such a lesser god, it just kind of happens. I have a bad day, a bad week, maybe even a year (or 6), and I start piling up my offenses and misfortunes, sadness-makers and terrible no-good very bad things that come at me in life. Before I know it, […]
The Truth About Deception–A Guide to Dealing With the Devil
Scripture teaches us that spiritual warfare is real. I’ve written two books on the subject and can vouch for the certainty that the devil is real… Mean… Crafty… Relentless… …and many other things. But the most powerful tool in the devil’s bag is his power to deceive. And you had better be certain that a […]
6 Ways to Encourage Wives of Church Staff
There is not a biblical job description for a ministry wife. You can look throughout the Scripture and not find one word on what or how a ministry wife is to perform her role. Through the years, I have searched for ways to help ministry wives understand what it means to live out their life in […]
Leading Well in a Church Plant
Every area of ministry presents it’s own leadership challenges. While each area of ministry is unique, church planting is a whole other level of crazy. Leading in a church plant requires leading through the unknown as you prepare for unforeseen challenges. If you are planting a church or starting a brand new ministry, here are a […]
When to Let Go of Events
Ecclesiastes 3 is a familiar reminder that there is a season for everything — including a season to give birth and a season to die. While you’ve probably never used this verse in a ministry context, it’s much easier to birth new programs, new ideas, new studies and new events rather than allow something in […]
Turn Personal Bible Study from Stale to Satisfying
I walked past my Bible on my nightstand, and it made my heart twinge. Truthfully, I had been walking past it for several weeks. I didn’t want to open it because I hadn’t been enjoying my time in it lately. Is it ok to be that honest? Something had shifted when it came to my […]