Liberating Ministry From the Success Syndrome
I have rarely read a book about ministry that is as candid and straightforward as this …
Resources for Planter Wives
My life includes zero exposure to military culture so I rarely think in that genre. Yet …
Penguins? Yes, penguins. In the past two years I have been beating this drum to ministry …
An Introvert, a Minister’s Wife, and the Great Commission
As a ministry wife, I spend a lot of time with my church. If I’m not …
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Oh, how many times I’ve read verses on idols and dismissed them because I don’t have …
Jesus ate with sinners. Repeatedly. Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him …
Motherhood Skills: The “Touch and Wait” Rule
“Mom…” *tap, tap, tap* “MOM…” *tug, tug, tug* “MOM!!!” *pat, pat, pat, pat* (repeat until attention …
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, …
I Can Learn the Bible: The Joshua Code for Kids
Having raised three kids and now watching my kids raise their kids I know how critical …
Four Ways the Gospel Frees Us From Needing to be Perfect
Recently, I met a pastor’s wife from another state. We sat together at a luncheon and …
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How Adoption (mine and his) Redefined My Parenting…
In the last couple of years,God has completely turned my view of parenting upside down. You …
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Kyle and I sat at dinner out, away from children, and I still couldn’t relax and …
How to Be A Good Sounding Board for Your Husband
Women are influencers. We’re relational by nature, so we’re often the relational glue within our families, …
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Where are You, God? My old self was too afraid to ask such a question. I …
Seven Inescapable Realities of Small-Town Ministry (Part 2)
Small-town life can be very isolating for the ministry family. There is also great potential for …
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Seven Inescapable Realities of Small Town Ministry
In the short time my husband has been a pastor, we’ve served in several small-town churches. …
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Who pours into you? That’s the question I get asked most often these days, and it’s …
The initial excitement of our move, my husband’s new job, and a new home filled with …
Jen Wilkin provides biblical principles and important insight on parenting in her blog about being neighborly …
Eight Thoughts on Serving in the Local Church
You should serve in the local church. It is dangerous to assume all ministry wives serve. There may …
She sighed and said, “So…how do I tell him?” My friend had confided that her husband …
Recently I called two friends and asked if we could get together for prayer and accountability. …
For When You Are Falsely Accused
Have you ever been falsely accused? I have. Oh sure, there have been moments when my …
Three Circles Three Arrows: In the Ice Cream Aisle
Confession time, each Wednesday I anxiously await the mailman to faithfully deliver the weekly sale circular, …
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Five Types of Friends Ministry Wives Should Pursue
Friendship is tricky for us. It’s a much-discussed topic for our tribe. Under the heading of …
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Hello Moms! I don’t know about you, but for me, navigating the pre-teen and teen years …
When You Forget to Pack the Most Important Thing
Well, it happened. I have heard of it happening to others, but never imagined it would …
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Four Things to do When Bringing Home a Child from Hard Places
{Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on jamieivey.com on September 4, 2013.} When we brought …
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I hope that got your attention! I am sure what there are some common thoughts that …
The Pastor’s Kid by Barnabas Piper
I loved this book. While I never was a PK myself, I did raise three. Thirty …
When You Wake Up and You’re the Oldest In the Room
No one announced it. One day I woke up and I was the oldest in the …
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DO’S AND DON’TS OF SOCIAL MEDIA Pt 2
Social media is like anything else – it can be used for good or for evil, …
DO’S AND DON’TS OF SOCIAL MEDIA Pt 1
Social media has radically altered the cultural landscape. As ministry wives, we have an unparalleled opportunity …
Fight to Remember Your Purpose
The day after I deep clean has historically been a very rough one. I cringe (on …
The Lonely Pastor and His Wife
How can someone who is almost never alone be lonely? Unfortunately, no one prepared me for …
{A Note from Kathy Ferguson Litton, National Consultant for Ministry to Pastor’s Wives, Flourish.me: The tragedy …
“I’m seeing someone else.” I spoke the words with a tremble in my voice. I didn’t …
Editor’s Note: (Pastor Joe Thorn recently posted a blog that needs to serve as a reminder today …
Educating Our Kids: Exploring the Options
{A Note from Kathy Ferguson Litton, National Consultant for Ministry to Pastor’s Wives, Flourish.me: My friend …
The Truth About Pain in Childbearing
Facebook has ramped the first day of school up several notches since my kids were in …
In her blog, Mothering While Churching, Christine Hoover shares personal realities of Church Planting Wives such …
I gathered with a group of women who were grieving for a friend who just had …
Seven Inescapable Choices Pastor’s Wives Face
We are not haplessly at the mercy of our emotions or our circumstances. We have choices. …
Eight Books That Have Shaped Me as a Leader
Leadership is often an uncomfortable topic for ministry wives. As I have interacted with hundreds of …
It feels annoyingly like the same pattern I’ve been in before. You’ve experienced it, too. Repeatedly. …
Seven Inescapable Realities of Being A Pastor’s Wife
1. Not everyone is going to like you. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be …
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A Perspective on Spiritual Disciplines
It was September, 1983. I accepted Christ as a young single adult. In my quest to …
What Everyday Life Says About Us (Part 2)
Everyday life provides the battlefields on which our character (see Character… What Everyday Life Says About Us …
What Everyday Life Says About Us
Why character? Because people watch leaders. Some of you hate that notion. They watch not only …
When the Fear of Failure Paralyzes You
As a bit of a perfectionist, I have a tendency to shy away from commitments or …
Six Things Your Love Does for Your Wife
(Or even better title might be “6 Free Mother’s Day Gifts for your Wife.” That might …
Speak the Gospel. Use Deeds When Necessary.
We’ve bought the line, “Preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.”
[This quote …
In my last blog post, I encouraged all of us ministry wives to be a strong …
The Most Taboo Conversation in the Church
The other day it struck me. Don’t get too excited. Most of you will either furrow …
The Benefits of Being Interested
Deep down we may wrestle thinking that we need to seem interesting, fascinating or charming in …
I often find myself privy to the secrets of a woman’s heart. Simply because I am …
I Thought Ministry Would Be Glamorous
As early as high school, I had a sense that I might one day be a …
When Your Decisions Affect Your Kids
Decisions were easier when I didn’t have children. Now my decisions affect small people tethered to …
Seven Lessons I Wish I’d Known Earlier
We sat in the car together, my mom and I, with the ignition turned off, and …
My friend looked at me and said flatly, “My husband has a mistress.” For a split …
How to Raise Counterculture Kids
“Mom, who do I believe, Erick or you?” “You believe me. I’m going to always tell …
The Equation of God’s Goodness
If God could write a sticky note reminder to me right now it would read: I …
The Delusions of Church Planters
My husband and I were speaking with a group of church planters and their wives recently …
Four Conversations to Have with Your Husband
Life is a chaotic enterprise, especially if we determine in our hearts that we will not …
Five Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
When my husband and I accepted our first paid position in ministry work, we were filled …
I’m Tempted to Think My Husband is the Enemy
Now, I realize there’s a danger of blame shifting here. I don’t want to sound entirely …
What PK’s Want Their Parents to Know
We asked our adult Preacher Kids to think back to their feelings growing up in the …
Life as a pastor’s wife can certainly be lonely. We know many people, but we are …
I Think We May Be Missing Something Very Important
{Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared here and is used by permission from the “We are THAT family…you …
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A funny thing happened to me on the way to Easter several years ago . . …
Confessions of a Jealous Pastor’s Wife
Walking into the worship center, I saw her. She was standing front and center singing like …
I’m Under 24-Hour Surveillance and That’s a Good Thing
Surveillance. Is that a bit dramatic? No. During recent spin class I introduced myself to a …
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Influence: You’ve Got it Online
As ministry wives, you and I have influence: on our own thought lives, our husbands, our …
Today I called my friend who just happens to be a pastor’s wife. “How are ya?” …
Ministry Wife, You are Not Alone
And, let me tell you, these are some tough women. They have faced relocations, chronic …
Six Things My Love Does for My Husband
What is the best thing you can do for your husband? Love him. Love him. Love …
Rescuing Date Night from the Fishbowl
It was 6:30 on a Thursday night. My Hubby’s sermon for Sunday was hurdling through cyber …
As a way to show him love, I’m giving him the city this year. Our city …
Three Sacrifices When Serving in a Dangerous Place
In 2009 my husband and I planted August Gate Church in the urban core of St. …
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Five Great Questions to Deepen Small Talk
Small talk—the very words paralyzes some. Others have mastered it. Meeting new faces and striking up …