Category: Life in Ministry
Biblical Womanhood, Life in Ministry, Marriage, Pastor's Wife
Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? It’s one of those things that I tend to lump with all of the other Hallmark-invented “holidays.†Which, translated, means that I don’t really pay too much attention to them….and usually end up forgetting all about them. But, still… “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and …
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Book Reviews, Currently Reading, Life in Ministry, Marriage, Pastor's Wife, Thinking Biblically
It can be easy to assume that the struggle with purity, lust, and sexual sin is primarily a man’s problem. I can assure you, it’s not. The struggle with sin (any kind of sin), and the temptation to follow our heart is common to all mankind – men and women. In his newest book, Passions of the Heart: Biblical Counsel …
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Biblical Womanhood, Currently Reading, Life, Life in Ministry, Mommyhood, Pastor's Wife, Summer Challenge, Thinking Biblically
I am so excited about my project for this summer! Praying for our children kind of goes without saying when you’re a mom (or a dad). But, often I feel like I am just “winging it,” with the same old requests for health, safety, and salvation each day. (And, of course, for patience for myself throughout the day!) I want …
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Biblical Womanhood, Life in Ministry, Marriage, Mommyhood, Pastor's Wife, Summer Challenge, Thinking Biblically
So…How does this work? Well, that’s a good question. There really aren’t any hard and fast rules. Well, okay. I guess there are 2. Only 2! First, pick just one thing. If you’re like me, you probably thought of about 10 different areas that you would like to work on. That’s great. Keep a list. Challenge yourself again in the …
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Biblical Womanhood, Life in Ministry, Marriage, Mommyhood, Pastor's Wife, Summer Challenge, Thinking Biblically
Several years ago, a friend and I decided that, as young moms, with busy husbands, and ministry commitments, we wanted to make sure that our time with the Lord wasn’t getting overlooked in the chaos that was our everyday lives. We both realized that, for us, this was going to mean getting up early. Neither of us were really what …
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