Although God laid the idea on our founder’s heart many years ago, it didn’t come to fruition until last year. In April 2020, Silently Bleeding: Finding Hope for the Pastor’s Wife was born. We still have a lot of room to grow, but we have already come so far! Our Facebook group has over 250Continue reading “It’s Almost Our Birthday!”
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Expectations of the Pastor’s Wife
Many times a pastor’s wife is expected to do it all. If there are positions that need filled, she is the one to fill them. This can lead to burn out and breakdown if it is not remedied. In this candid interview, Jelly Jordan Valimont shares some of her experiences with expectations. She shares howContinue reading “Expectations of the Pastor’s Wife”
The Balancing Act
Shirley Gould, author and ministry veteran, has been involved in many areas of ministry over the course of her life. In this interview, she discusses the importance of being yourself while also remaining teachable. None of us are perfect, but God designed each of us perfectly. While we always have room to grow, it’s importantContinue reading “The Balancing Act”
When You Don’t Know What to Say
I recently lost my parents to COVID and experienced a whole new level of grief. It’s been hard, but I am so grateful that my parents did not have to suffer for very long. Grief is a strange thing – some days it’s overwhelming, while others it’s a dull, quiet pain that hovers beneath theContinue reading “When You Don’t Know What to Say”
They Said I Was Crazy
Anxiety has become quite the buzz word lately, and with good reason. People are standing up and sharing their stories in hopes that mental health will cease to be a taboo topic. As Christians and ministers, we need to do our part to help remove the shame around such a sensitive topic. But what happensContinue reading “They Said I Was Crazy”
When Sheep Bite
All of us have been on the receiving end of harsh words. But what happens when those harsh words come from people that are a part of your ministry? And how do you heal from wounds caused by people who should know better? In When Sheep Bite, Stacy Hockenbury shares how devastating it can beContinue reading “When Sheep Bite”
When God Calls
We are excited and honored to have Susan Pippin, writer and Presbyter for Credentialed Ladies for Pen FL, share this guest post with us today. Ladies, did you know that God has created a specific purpose for your life? The calling He has placed on each one of us is unique and vital, and itContinue reading “When God Calls”
Following A Legend
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus shared the importance of being faithful in the little things. He showed us that when we are obedient to follow God’s leading in situations that seem unimportant, He rewards that by bringing us to bigger responsibilities and blessings. In Following A Legend, Dr. Teresa Conlon shares how GodContinue reading “Following A Legend”
Time to Hit Refresh
In yesterday’s post, Goal Setting 2021, we discussed setting goals that are realistic and measurable. This is an important part of living life with intention, but sometimes we already have goals in place that need a little attention. Have you ever been looking at a webpage and it didn’t load correctly? What did you doContinue reading “Time to Hit Refresh”
Goal Setting 2021
Hello, my friend! This crazy year is finally drawing to a close. And even though a new one won’t bring change on its own, there is something motivating about a fresh start. Many people set New Year’s Resolutions each year, but those have a tendency to fizzle and die within a few weeks. Years ago,Continue reading “Goal Setting 2021”
Silently Bleeding 