• man and woman sitting in tall grass
    Marriage

    Can Your Husband Help Your Mental Health?

    I’ve made it no secret that I have struggled with feelings of depression, dealt with a heavy amount of grief concerning my mother’s death, and faced a lot of hurt concerning a family history of alcoholism and divorce. Let’s just…

  • black typewriter on wooden table
    Current Affairs

    Responding To Your Feedback: Part 5

    Every so often I receive comments on my blog posts and emails from readers who want to share their input on what I have written. Although many are supportive and friendly, plenty of others are critical, mean-spirited, inaccurate, or some…

  • woman with tear running down one cheek
    Ministry Life

    The Lonely Pastor’s Wife

    I’ve been a pastor’s wife for about nine years. It feels like I always have always been, but I also know those years are a drop in the bucket for the women who have stood beside pastor husbands for three,…

  • hour glass with white sand
    Christian Walk

    What’s The Hurry, Christians?

    A breakout session with author, Claudia Barba, at a ladies event I recently attended convicted me in a big way. She discussed hurry, and everything she said about it resonated with me. I am in a hurry. Every day. All…

  • three women laughing in sunflower field
    Ministry Life

    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…

  • Woman staring out window blinds looking bored
    Homemaking

    Worshiping God In The Mundane

    Most of us aren’t living an exciting life defined by travel, riches, and adventure. Instead, our lives are a series of familiar tasks and duties that we must accomplish to survive. For some of us, the days resemble each other…

  • sign that says "we hear you."
    Current Affairs

    Responding To Your Feedback: Part 3

    Every so often I receive comments on my blog posts and emails from readers who want to share their input on what I have written. Although many are supportive and friendly, plenty of others are critical, mean-spirited, inaccurate, or some…