Is A Small Church Right For You?
What size church is the best size to attend? Where should pastors who are looking for work apply? There are strong opinions regarding church size, and I’m happy to sit back, eat my popcorn, and take in the show. However,…
Yes, You Can Love Christ And Stand Against The Government
Other than memes (a girl’s gotta find the joke in the dark times…), I have resisted making too many comments about the government reaction to Covid-19 in mixed company. I have, however, seen many Christians lie down like the doormats…
Pastors’ Wives Need Each Other
I recently had the privilege to attend a ladies’ retreat for pastors’ wives and those leading women’s ministries. Because I have been to quite a few Christian ladies’ retreats over the years, I had a fairly good idea of what…
When You Don’t Want To Minister
Christians, especially those of us in ministry or married to those in ministry, are expected to feel like ministering all the time. Others assume we are always ready and willing when opportunities arise. Hopefully, that’s true of us more often…
The Docuseries, ‘Shiny, Happy People,’ Overplayed Its Hand
Christian circles have been reacting this week to a docuseries that dropped on Amazon Prime on June 2, 2023. Shiny, Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets takes a critical look at the popular conservative Christian ministry called Institute in Basic Life…
Rick Warren, Female Pastors, And The Battle For The SBC
Two years ago I wrote a blog post, 3 Reasons Saddleback Church Fails The Gospel And You, in response to the news that Rick Warren ordained female pastors. That post has been my most read and hated piece of content…
How To Identify A Good Christian Ladies’ Retreat
Christian women love a ladies’ retreat, don’t they? These retreats provide women with a chance to get away for a bit, spend uninterrupted time with other women, and hopefully, feel encouraged in their walk with the Lord. Ladies’ retreats vary…
How To Help Your Pastor Husband (Part 2)
A couple of months ago I wrote a post called “How To Help Your Pastor Husband.” In my opinion, pastors need a lot of help from their wives because I quickly came up with at least twelve ideas. I covered…
Is There A NAR Influence In Your Church?
The Church is under attack. Believers around the world face persecution beyond anything we encounter in the United States. Thankfully, we are still blessed with the freedom to worship freely in our nation, but that doesn’t mean we are not…
How I’m Raising My Preacher’s Kids
I was woefully unprepared for motherhood, but raising preacher’s kids has only added a whole new challenge to the mix. In conservative circles, I feel compelled to explain my lack of “churching” as a young person. We didn’t do the…
