Jesus Says Be Selfish
“I feel invisible,” Angelica’s face sunk with her words. “My husband doesn’t even see me. He’s so focused on his work, his ministry projects, what…
Soul Shepherding
Following Jesus for deeper life and greater influence.
Tag: Pastors’ Wives
When a Pastor’s Wife Suffers in Silence
Tears welled up in my friend’s eyes, “Some of the elders disapprove of the book I’m reading. They don’t agree with the doctrine.” My friend…
Helping Women in Ministry is a Sacred Privilege
My friend Susan Baugh invited me to hear Kay Warren speak at Saddleback Church’s conference for pastors. We’re both pastors’ wives and women in ministry…
You’re Not a Wallflower! (Appreciating a Pastor’s Wife)
Have you ever felt like a wallflower? I have and so have many of the pastors’ wives I talk with. (Whether or not you’re a…
Kristi’s Sabbatical Update
This is a journal update I would like to share from Kristi. My prayer is that it will minister to you as it has to…
Spiritual Formation (Reflection Paper)
This pastor's wife didn't feel safe in church but Soul Shepherding's TLC spiritual formation retreats helped her share intimacy with Jesus among friends.
A Pastor and Wife’s Divine Romance
Ray and Anne Ortlund have been an inspiration to Kristi and I. They showed us what it looks like for busy pastors, busy ministry leaders,…
Soul Care
How do you care for your soul? Do you ever feel like a juice box that’s been sucked dry by people sticking a straw into…
Pastor’s Wife Scriptures
The pastor’s wife is supposed to always look nice, smile, sit down in the front row of church, and agree with her husband. Her kids…
Gossip in Church Hurts
A pastor’s wife told me that she overheard an elder’s wife and a newcomer to the church gossiping about her. The elder’s wife said smugly,…