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I'm seeing more clearly as to the cause of my distress. I've discovered top three reasons my life led to burnout. Let's start wi

There is this turning point, though, when you are in the business of helping people, that often times you start taking in information only t

My pastor husband and I were walking down the familiar halls of the hospital. We were visiting a lady from our church who had a non-life-thr

Just ahead, launching December 4th, our blog will feature a new series featuring the "confessions of a burned out pastor's wife". Have...

The fact that he simply entered our home was not the frightening factor. It was the fact that he chose to enter unexpectedly, during the nig

Do you find that when you're talking to some people these days that you're on a meter of time? We are too busy.

We are constantly being strong, handling it, working it, doing it – ALL. Doing is necessary, but sometimes it's easy to get lost in the

These are just a few of the statements spoken every day by a ministry wife somewhere. All too often ministers get together, give one another

The cost of ministry will not seem worth it if we are looking to the church to pay that bill.

Why would I refuse to go do something that would make my life better? The answer is clear to me, I’m a mom. Most moms will understand. See,

...if you want an extraordinary marriage, you’ve got to step out of the ordinary and the comfortable, and operate in bravery to be open, hon

In an effort to be relevant, popular, and culturally connected, is there a chance we are sacrificing our integrity and call for holiness?

You may have struggled in the past, but through the power of Christ, there is a better you on the other side of a better choice.

It’s all about our focus, our perspective and the attitude we choose to have. We have to be intentional with our positive attitudes.

Growing up with parents who were ministers didn’t feel much different than most of my friends. I felt like we were pretty normal. Normal for

Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet...

A few years ago I found myself in a situation that left me gasping for air spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Due to the public...

At the age of 46, I was serving alongside my husband, Joe, of 29 years, in pastoral ministry. Things were going well at the church in...

You know what it's like to meet someone new and take those baby steps to get to know them? With the people you are closest to, it’s so...

"That time spent out of my comfort zone began the birth of fresh life in the broken places of my heart."--Sanctuary Retreat Guest As we...