I woke up on the concrete floor of the fire station surrounded by 100 6th graders. I looked around, confused and embarrassed…actually, I was mortified. As I shook off the daze of what had just happened, reality set in, and there was a recurring phrase dancing around in my head. It was my 6th grade […]
Hope in the Midst of Depression
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recovering When Ministry Wounds You
If you have served in ministry for a significant amount of time, you have probably found yourself beat down, worn out or wounded by those you thought were your friends and supporters. Often you will experience feelings of abandonment, loss, resentment, depression, denial and just plain hurt. The whole experience is not what you signed […]
5 Steps to Know if You’re Called [Video]
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Have you ever wondered how to discern the call of God? Wendy Blight is sharing five practical ways the Lord showed her to discern His call. In this video, you will learn: Why setting aside your own agenda is the first step to hearing God’s call. How to get past the “I’m not qualified” feeling […]
How to Restore Rest to Your Soul
Are you soul weary? Perhaps you are edging towards burnout and don’t know how to stop. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that rest is available to us as God’s children – but it’s up to us to take it: Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that […]
3 Ways You Can Experience Peace In the Midst of Chaos
The Old Testament word for peace is based on the Hebrew greeting shalom. This peaceful-sounding word is really a prayer that asks God to secure a person’s well-being. You can still and quiet your soul by speaking shalom to yourself. It’s like inviting wellness to your soul — to your thought closet. Experiencing real shalom […]
4 Keys to Great Time Management
Do you find yourself juggling too much in a 24-hour period? It’s just a matter of time before something will give. There was a time when I was doing all good things for God, but I was missing the most important part of my day – time with Him. Oh, I would walk by the […]
