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4 Things Loneliness Taught Me About Friendship

4 Things Loneliness Taught Me About Friendship

Pastor's Wives

For some reason, loneliness in ministry surprised me. As an idealist young pastor’s wife, I just didn’t expect it.  You…
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Why Transparency is Such a Big Deal in Ministry

Why Transparency is Such a Big Deal in Ministry

Pastor's Wives

“You make life look so easy, Kristy.” I glanced over at the younger woman who had spoken those words to…
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3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife

3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife

Pastor's Wives

Hello Friends! October is Clergy Appreciation month! Today I want to share something that pertains to everyone who knows a…
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10 Things Every Young Pastors Wife Should Know {Revisted}

10 Things Every Young Pastors Wife Should Know {Revisted}

Pastor's Wives

A few years ago, someone asked me an impromptu question at a ladies retreat: “What is your favorite thing about…
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4 Things You May Not Know About Your Pastor’s Wife if She’s an Introvert

4 Things You May Not Know About Your Pastor’s Wife if She’s an Introvert

Pastor's Wives

Did you know that about 47% of American females are introverts? I fall into that slight minority. The funny thing…
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God Sees You {for those times when you feel lost in the smallness of life}

God Sees You {for those times when you feel lost in the smallness of life}

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We all know that our Enemy is a pro at playing games with our minds, right? Let me tell you…
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The Pastor’s Wife’s Prayer

The Pastor’s Wife’s Prayer

Pastor's Wives

I woke up early this Monday morning with these words flowing from my heart. I scribbled this in my journal during…
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The Christ-like Pastor’s Wife: Committed

The Christ-like Pastor’s Wife: Committed

Pastor's Wives

I’ve taken an unplanned hiatus from blogging lately, so it’s a bit ironic that I’m here talking about commitment today….
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The Christ-Like Pastor’s Wife | Broken

The Christ-Like Pastor’s Wife | Broken

Pastor's Wives

The Christ-Like Pastor’s Wife | Broken I was 19 years old when I went to Bible college, full of dreams….
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What about being a good pastor’s wife?

What about being a good pastor’s wife?

Pastor's Wives

Do you know what?  One of the MAIN search phrases that brings people to this blog is “good pastor’s wife.”…
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Guilt-free Down Time for the Pastor’s Family

Guilt-free Down Time for the Pastor’s Family

Pastor's Wives

Guilt-free Down Time | “For the Pastor’s Family” Post #2 So I kind of fell off the pumpkin wagon with our…
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The Importance of Cultivating Resilience as a Ministry Family

The Importance of Cultivating Resilience as a Ministry Family

Lifestyle· Pastor's Wives

The Importance of Cultivating Resilience as a Ministry Family | Minister’s Wife Monday | “For the Pastor’s Family” #1 Welcome to…
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Beautiful Healthy You: A Self-Care Series for Christian Women

Capacity… self-care… and your goals for 2019! #beautifulhealthyyou

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