Let's Grow | the blog

Several years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to find myself completely empty.

The goal is revelation. And the revelation is that you are valuable, you are loved, and you don't have to be lonely.

...we cannot negate the treasure that we find when all that is left is a friend called Jesus.

While loneliness may not be a prereq for spiritual leadership, it is often the trap.

Such a forecast is anything but encouraging...unless a generation rises up with courage and passes it on to the next generation.

...many thanks to each of you who have made Sanctuary your place of safety, connection, and encouragement.

Ministry life can be isolating, but it doesn't have to be.

We are on the countdown now to Season FOUR of Sanctuary's podcast, Let's Talk with Sanctuary!

Let's Connect events are casual dinner gatherings designed for interaction, fun, & connection with ministry wives who live and serve...

Do you catch yourself wondering when you’ll grow accustomed to being “the preacher’s wife”?

Just ahead in 2023 Sanctuary will be hosting a quarterly book club!

I had successfully delayed re-entry into my new world as an upgraded combo of Ministry Wife + Ministry Mom long enough.

Most people affectionately refer to this beloved season each year as "the lazy days of summer".

Recently I shared on Sanctuary's podcast about the sudden death of my husband, joe, on March 15, 1981, and the healing of my broken heart...

I wanted out. I wanted us to be a regular couple who attend church, together, on the weekends and some Wednesdays.

Six years ago we hosted our very first Let’s Retreat with a few dozen unsuspecting guests who literally had no idea what they were attending

Vulnerability is a common theme throughout the Bible. In fact, over and over throughout scriptures, we find some type of vulnerability as...