Refreshing Retreat for Pastors’ Wives

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”2 Corinthians 4:7 Treasure in Jars of ClayAn Invitation to Rest, Refresh, and Reconnect You carry a heavy load between family and ministry life. You deserve a time to step away and be refreshed.Continue reading “Refreshing Retreat for Pastors’ Wives”

Overcoming a ‘Not Enough’ Mindset

I grew up in a pastor’s home where money was tight. When I wanted something—or even thought I needed something—I often heard the words, “We can’t afford it.” I wore hand-me-downs and rarely had anything new. Maybe you can relate. That “we can’t afford it” mindset didn’t stop in childhood—it followed me into adulthood. MyContinue reading “Overcoming a ‘Not Enough’ Mindset”

That’s Cause You’re the Pastor’s Wife

I NEVER ACTUALLY HEAR ANYONE SAYING THESE WORDS: “WELL, THAT’S ’CAUSE YOU’RE THE PASTOR’S WIFE” – YET AT THE SAME TIME, I ALWAYS HEAR EVERYONE SAYING THESE WORDS: “WELL, THAT’S ’CAUSE YOU’RE THE PASTOR’S WIFE”. I’LL EXPLAIN 🙂 Certain expectations are made of me because I’m the pastor’s wife – and that’s an observation, notContinue reading “That’s Cause You’re the Pastor’s Wife”

Anneliese’s Story

We are honored to have Anneliese Dalaba as our guest blogger. I married the man of my dreams. He swept into my life and filled my hopelessly romantic heart with so much joy and laughter. It felt as though we had been designed for each other. Over the course of time, we were blessed with two children and,Continue reading “Anneliese’s Story”

Boundaries

We are honored to have Jelly Valimont, author and speaker, and leader of our private Facebook group: Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Pastor’s Widow, share this guest post with us today. Being in ministry is difficult, challenging, and at times frustrating. It is even more so when people are involved! Seriously. Someone once told meContinue reading “Boundaries”