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Fight the Holiday Hype: How to Avoid Burnout as a Pastor’s Wife
Several years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to find myself completely empty.
Ashley Earwood
Oct 11, 20243 min read


The Ticket Off Loneliness Island
The goal is revelation. And the revelation is that you are valuable, you are loved, and you don't have to be lonely.
Bridgette Tomlin
Jun 28, 20246 min read


The Treasure of Loneliness Island
...we cannot negate the treasure that we find when all that is left is a friend called Jesus.
Bridgette Tomlin
Jun 21, 20245 min read


The Trap of Loneliness Island
While loneliness may not be a prereq for spiritual leadership, it is often the trap.
Bridgette Tomlin
Jun 14, 20245 min read


The Temptation of Loneliness Island
Let's attempt to break down the lie of loneliness and send out a life preserver to you who have camped out on Loneliness Island.
Bridgette Tomlin
Jun 7, 20245 min read

Take Courage
Such a forecast is anything but encouraging...unless a generation rises up with courage and passes it on to the next generation.
Bridgette Tomlin
Apr 5, 20245 min read

Happy 9th Birthday, Sanctuary!
...many thanks to each of you who have made Sanctuary your place of safety, connection, and encouragement.
Sanctuary
Feb 16, 20241 min read

LTS Season 4 Launches TODAY!
We are launching Season Four of Let's Talk with Sanctuary today and welcome a return visit with our friend, Sheila Harper of SaveOne ....
Sanctuary
Jan 12, 20241 min read

On the countdown to Season 4!
We are on the countdown now to Season FOUR of Sanctuary's podcast, Let's Talk with Sanctuary!
chrestentomlin
Dec 15, 20231 min read

Fight the Holiday Hype: How to Avoid Burnout as a Pastor’s Wife
Several years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to find myself completely empty.
Ashley Earwood
Dec 1, 20233 min read

We're taking a (short) break.
We aren't going anywhere. Just taking a (short) break.
chrestentomlin
Nov 20, 20231 min read

Six. Weeks. Out!
Stop by Sanctuary>>Let’s Retreat and click on “Join the Waitlist”.
chrestentomlin
Sep 25, 20231 min read

Brand New Social Series
Be on the lookout for a BRAND NEW SOCIAL SERIES coming out this summer on all of Sanctuary's social media platforms!
chrestentomlin
May 30, 20231 min read

What Will They Think?
Entry Four of this series continues through Paul's "Preacher's Wife Manual" from 1 Timothy 3.
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 22, 20237 min read

An Honorable Position
What does it mean to qualify for spiritual leadership?
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 15, 20237 min read

Let's Retreat Registration is open!
...what your husband, your family, your ministry needs the most is a healthier, refreshed, refueled you.
chrestentomlin
Feb 13, 20231 min read

A Shift of Priorities
When I say it all came crashing, that would be an understatement. I knew I had to change. I knew a transition was required.
Richelle Wingo
Oct 12, 20224 min read

Burping Babies & Wobbly Transitions
I had successfully delayed re-entry into my new world as an upgraded combo of Ministry Wife + Ministry Mom long enough.
Bridgette Tomlin
Oct 5, 20225 min read


Keep in Step
...the Holy Spirit is on the ready to share those solutions...when we ask Him to.
Bridgette Tomlin
Sep 15, 20214 min read


Blooming from Sorrow
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...
Betty Calabrese
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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