Ministry has been part of my life nearly as early as I can remember: I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandpa and great-grandpa were both preachers; seventeen years ago I married Jeremy, who had just graduated from Bible college and was heading into full-time ministry. Having spent my entire ... Read More about The Importance of Cultivating Resilience as a Ministry Family
Gift Guide for the Pastor’s Wife
Looking for a gift for your pastor's wife? I have a few ideas! One of my top love languages is "gifts," so writing a gift guide for pastor's wives is definitely on point for me. *wink* Of course, every pastor's wife will have her own unique preferences, style, and interests. But ... Read More about Gift Guide for the Pastor’s Wife
Perfect Tea Muffins {or Double Chocolate Muffins}
I've been making these chocolate "tea" muffins since my teenage girls were toddlers. I affectionately call them "tea" muffins for two reasons: Because it's impossible to eat one (or two) without a steamy cuppa. Because calling anything "tea-"something just makes it sound so nice, don't you think? ... Read More about Perfect Tea Muffins {or Double Chocolate Muffins}
The Pastor’s Wife’s Prayer
I woke up early this morning with these words flowing from my heart. I scribbled this in my journal during my morning quiet time, and decided to share here as well. Recently, I wrote about how to pray for your pastor's wife. Here is a prayer that comes from the heart of a pastor's wife. If it ... Read More about The Pastor’s Wife’s Prayer
3 Ways Every Pastor’s Wife Can Get Real
I have a confession to make: I have never felt intimidated by a mannequin. Not even the most well-dressed mannequin, with a perfect figure and a flawless complexion, would make any woman feel jealous or less than "enough." Why? Because we all know that a mannequin isn't real. That ... Read More about 3 Ways Every Pastor’s Wife Can Get Real
5 Ways To Look More Put Together on Sundays
This month, I'm writing some new content for my fellow pastor's wives. ---> (Have you checked out my Pastor's Wives posts here on the blog yet?) One of the challenges pastor's wives face every week is what to wear on Sunday. *wink* This, of course, is something you might worry about ... Read More about 5 Ways To Look More Put Together on Sundays
3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife
Hello Friends! October is Clergy Appreciation month! Today I want to share something that pertains to everyone who knows a pastor's wife- and that's how to pray for her. I've been pondering this topic for a while, and I thought of three specific ways to effectively pray for your pastor's ... Read More about 3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife
6 Hacks for Organizing Your Homeschool Space
Ten-plus years into our family's homeschooling adventure finds me still locked into a power struggle with this monster-sized dilemma: How to organize the homeschool space. And, most importantly, how to keep it organized. I've got five kids, in five different grades, all toting around an ... Read More about 6 Hacks for Organizing Your Homeschool Space
What if you just never give up?
I wonder if she ever whispered, What if? I'm talking about Nancy. Maybe you can relate to a few (and hopefully only a few!) of the situations in her life: Nancy had a houseful of children. Seven, in fact. Nancy was well-educated. She was also a ... Read More about What if you just never give up?
Girls’ Club Book Review
This week, I perused the final pages of Sally Clarkson's delightful book, Girls' Club. I'm certain it's a book that won't remain on my shelves long; the many highlighted texts and quotable truths beckon me to come back and spend a little more time within its pages. I'm sharing a review of ... Read More about Girls’ Club Book Review
The One Thing About Island Time I Hope I Never Forget
I glanced sideways toward the half-closed door in my daughters' bedroom. The chatter of my three boys across the hallway invaded the space between the rooms and collided with the voices of my two teenager daughters- neither of whom seemed particularly tired at the moment. But I was tired. ... Read More about The One Thing About Island Time I Hope I Never Forget
A Trip Around the World (for real!)
By the time you read this, Jeremy and I will be in an airplane flying over the vast Pacific Ocean. Our destination: Pohnpei, an island in the Federal States of Micronesia. If you've never heard of Pohnpei, don't worry: neither had we. That is, until a missionary, Bryan Webb, abruptly ... Read More about A Trip Around the World (for real!)
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