As I sat down to write this blog, I realized I had some serious work to do. 1 Corinthians 13:4a contains just five little words…
View More Practical Ways to Practice Patience as a Pastor’s Wife (Part 1/2)Category: Equipping the Pastor’s Wife
Not Your Hallmark Christmas
Every year as the Christmas season approaches, my daughters and I look forward to watching Hallmark Christmas movies. We love the romance and sparkle and…
View More Not Your Hallmark ChristmasIn the Know
It was one of those calls you dread as a pastor and wife. Car accident. One of your congregants. Mom of four. Younger than forty.…
View More In the KnowWhen You’re Longing for a Less Messy Life
My whole adulthood it seems like I have been fumbling to get a hold on life. The string of babies and moves and ministries have…
View More When You’re Longing for a Less Messy LifeSpiritual Weaning: Lessons in Discipleship
The typing of this blog coincided with fall weaning in the Sandhills. I’m in a reflective state as I sit by our picture window and…
View More Spiritual Weaning: Lessons in DiscipleshipHow Young is Too Young?
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity,” 1…
View More How Young is Too Young?Discipleship Over the Long Haul
I don’t know much about long haul truckers, but over the years people in our congregations have had this occupation, so I can imagine a…
View More Discipleship Over the Long HaulGrowing up P.K.
“Now, don’t go telling this at school!” I used to get annoyed when I heard this reminder growing up as a preacher’s kid. Occasionally I…
View More Growing up P.K.Patience: It’s All About Timing
I’m not a patient person. I try to be, but more often than not I find myself becoming impatient. I have never liked waiting, especially…
View More Patience: It’s All About TimingPatience with Boundaries
It’s not unusual to see other vehicles in our driveway. One person in particular in our congregation will only stop by at the house to…
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