Tag Archives: Pastors' Wives

Hit By a Line Drive

by Julie Skulrod In 1980, my senior year, I was chosen to play on a tournament fast pitch team. I had played fastpitch softball for years and was a pretty good pitcher. OK, that may have sounded mediocre, but I was better than that. I was very good. I loved pitching. I threw the ballContinue reading “Hit By a Line Drive”

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”

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”

It’s Almost Our Birthday!

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!”

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”