Blog Index

Looking for a specific topic like raising pk's? Need some help on an issue like forgiveness or self-worth? Here's an index of blog topics and posts that may speak to the issue you are dealing with and bring you some encouragement. To find a specific blog title, simply note the date it was published. Then, go over to the 'Older Post' listing (left margin) and click on the year, month and title. 

Balance
Overwhelmed, Underwhelmed or Simply Unmotivated? - January 21, 2021

Are You Feeling Stuck in the Middle? - April 18, 2020
Learning to Live in the New Normal - March 25, 2020
Overwhelmed? Hold On! - January 21, 2020
Whoa! Did You Know My Pastor Knows How To Mow Grass? - May 18, 2019
Beat Defeat! Strategies for the Overwhelmed - March 3, 2019
How Can We Know How Far To Press On? - February 16, 2019
Until God Opens A Door, Praise Him in the Hallway - January 26, 2019
Making Room For The Unexpected - August 19, 2018
What Do I Do With All This Stress? - June 2, 2018
A Godly Woman - Who Me? - May 7, 2018

When Being There Matters - March 25, 2018
The Busy Balance - January 15, 2018
Do You See What I See - December 2, 2017 (also listed in Holidays)

Finding Escape - November 5, 2013

Evangelism

Our World Still Needs A Savior - December 16, 2019
Lost & Found - October 29, 2019
What Do They See When They Look At Me? - September 9, 2019
Our Methods May Change, But Our Message Is Timeless - July 21, 2019
The Power of a Praying Pastor's Wife - January 5, 2019
It's Always Worth The Wait! - October 27, 2018
In A World Dying of Thirst - August 12, 2018
Are You A Good Listener? - July 22, 2018
Am I Just Spinning My Wheels? - June 9, 2018
Bible School - A Place of Miracles - June 25, 2017

Do Lost People Go To Church? - June 18, 2017

Faith

When There Is No End In Sight - August 15, 2020

Things Aren't Always As They Seem - June 15, 2020

Right Lens, Wrong Focus - April 8, 2020
Just Thinking About You Makes Me Smile - March 3, 2020
Faith Enough To Walk Through Open Doors - January 14, 2020
How Much Is Enough? October 7, 2019
When It's All Out Of My Hands - September 16, 2019
Seeking Wisdom From Higher Powers - July 15, 2019
Sweet Surrender Into God's Way - March 9, 2019
Walking Each Day by Faith - November 10, 2018
Crossing Over The Border - September 23, 2018
Trusting in God's Presence and Timing - September 1, 2018
A Battle of the Wills - God's Way or Mine? - June 16, 2018
Jesus, Friend of Sinners - March 3, 2018 (also listed in Spiritual Growth)
Reputation Restoration - February 11, 2018
Christmas Miracles - December 18, 2017 (also listed in Holidays)

Content in a World of Discontent - November 20, 2017 (also listed in Holidays)

Old Enough To Know Better - September 24, 2017

Are You Listening To The Still Small Voice of God? - June 4, 2017

Just One Phone Call - April 1 2017 (also listed in PK's)

Bright Ideas - March 18, 2017

In Fear & Faith We Walk On - March 11, 2017

With God - November 28, 2016

Being Led By The Spirit - March 30, 2014

What Are You Waiting For? - January 20, 2014

You Just Never Know - January 4, 2014

Greater Is He That Is In The World - October 5, 2013

Forgiveness

He Sins, She Sins, You Sin, I Sin - August 19, 2019
Being Confident In What We Hope For - April 13, 2019
I Have No Regrets - October 6, 2018
Trusting God To Keep It All Under Control - February 25, 2018
Guilt-Free New Year - December 30, 2017

Is It Really Possible To Love Our Enemies? - October 29, 2017

Trusting God to Care - August 6, 2017

Raising PK's - April 30, 2017 (also listed in Pastor's Kids)

It is a Choice - December 3, 2016

What Does True Forgiveness Look Like? - November 15, 2013

Having a Servant Heart

Serving Tire or Tirelessly? September 22, 2020

How Many People Does It Take... - January 28, 2020
In The Quiet Moments of Celebration - December 23, 2019
In All I Do, I (Hope) To Honor You! - May 25, 2019
God Gives Us the Best Treats! - October 14, 2018
I'll Go Where You Send Me, God! - June 24, 2018
Simple Solutions, Unconventional Methods - May 21, 2018
Our Unique Gifts Are Enough - April 30, 2018
God Uses Us To Bless Others...even in the simple things. - April 9, 2018
Learning to Listen - March 18, 2018
Signed, Anonymous - November 27, 2017 (also listed in Spiritual Growth)

God's Ways Are Always The Best Ways - September 16, 2017 

Even A Cup of Cold Water - August 26, 2017 (also listed in Influencing Others)

Pink Sparkles - December 25, 2016

The Dilemma - December 17, 2016

Sunday Morning Madness - November 12, 2016

Holiday Themes

Celebrating Life: 20 Things in 2020! - December 29, 2019
Still Christmas Shopping? - December 9, 2019
'Twas The Night Before Jesus Came - December 2, 2019
Thankful For The Gift of Prayer - November 19, 2019
Thankful For The Gift of Worship - November 11, 2019
Thankful For The Word of God - November 4, 2019
Earthquakes & Empty Graves - April 20, 2019
The Best Gifts Are Often Unexpected! - December 16, 2018
The First Noel Was Just The Beginning - December 9, 2018
But, We Always Do It This Way! December 1, 2018
I Had No Clue How Others Celebrated Easter! - April 3, 2018
To Us A Child Was Born - December 24, 2017

Christmas Miracles - December 18, 2017

Keeping the Anticipation Alive at Advent - December 9, 2017

Do You See What I See - December 2, 2017

Content in a World of Discontent - November 20, 2017 (also listed in Faith)

Thankful for the Cross - November 13, 2017

Thank-FULL-ness - November 6, 2017

Every Day Is A Good Day To Celebrate - October 8, 2017

Celebrating Freedom! - July 4, 2017

Decorations, Celebrations & Graduations! - May 28, 2017

Friday Really is a Good Day (Easter) - April 9, 2017

Traditions (Christmas) - December 10, 2016

So Many Things To Be Thankful For (Thanksgiving) - November 19, 2016

Making the Most of the Countdown (Christmas) - December 11, 2013

Influencing Others

The (Answered) Prayers of a Pastor's Wife - March 10, 2020
How Well Do We Obey? - February 4,2020
God Still Uses What We Offer For His Glory - October 21, 2019
The Dangerous Side of Influence - August 5, 2019
Know Your Audience - July 8, 2019
Choosing Our Words Wisely - June 1, 2019
Sometimes I Just Want to Sit Down - April 6, 2019
Do You Cringe Inside At The Title, Pastor's Wife? - February 24, 2019
The Gift of Being A Pastor's Wife - December 23, 2018
Learning By Doing - November 24, 2018
Living In A World That Champions Winners - September 15, 2018
Lessons Learned in the Berry Bush - July 15, 2018
To Bless With Encouragement - July 8, 2018
Sometimes Life Stinks - March 11, 2018
Different Kinds of Callings - February 18, 2018
Significant Ministry Can Happen Anywhere - January 8, 2018
I Hated Poems About The Pastor's Wife - October 14, 2017

Choosing Our Words Wisely - September 10, 2017

You and I Are Famous - September 3, 2017

Even A Cup of Cold Water - August 26, 2017

The Art of Rejoicing - August 13, 2017

I Sometimes Wish Adults Had Time Outs - June 11, 2017

Everything Changes, Yet So Much Is Still The Same - February 24, 2014

Inner Beauty / Self Worth

What If God Sent You A Marco Polo? - July 16, 2020
What Was Paul's Secret? - October 14, 2019
Can The Pastor's Wife Really Be Defined? - July 29, 2019
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things - July 1, 2018
Living Above & Beyond Self Doubt - March 23, 2019
Peek A Boo, Pink or Blue - November 4, 2018
God Is So Much Bigger Than Any of Our Fears - October 21, 2018
Which Do You Love More? - August 5, 2018
Inside Out - April 22, 2017

Blessings in Disguise - March 5, 2017

Embraced or Ensnared? - September 4, 2013

Marriage Partnership

There Is A Time For Everything - January 6, 2020
Guilt-Free Prayer Life - June 23, 2019
The Unemployed Pastor's Wife (Part 1) - May 5, 2019 
The Unemployed Pastor's Wife (Part 2) - May 12, 2019
I've Got Your Back - March 16, 2019
Mr. Wrong, Mrs. Right! - May 6, 2017

Sitting Single - February 25, 2017

Can I Help You - February 12, 2017

The Triangle - February 5, 2017

Simply Smile - January 29, 2017

Raising the Pastor's Kids

Preparing Our Children For Change - February 9, 2019
What Impression Are You Giving Your Kids? - July 22, 2017

The Wave, The Nod and The Finger - July 9, 2017

Raising PK's - April 30, 2017 (also listed in Forgiveness)

Just One Phone Call - April 1, 2017 (also listed in Faith)

Teaching Our Kids About Heaven - April 15, 2017

Priorities

Breathe Deeply of Him - June 2, 2020

You Are Where You Are "For Such A Time As This!" - March 17, 2020
Overwhelmed By Life's Demand? - February 18, 2020
Is Jesus Just One More god That We Serve? September 30, 2019
We Make Time For What Matters Most - September 8, 2018
No Admittance Without... - July 29, 2018
That Caught My Attention - May 14, 2018
Dealing with Life's Little (and BIG) Surprises! - July 30, 2017

Interruptions & Priorities - January 24, 2017

Which Way Are You Walking - October 18, 2013

Spiritual Growth
Bathroom Gymnastics - October 30, 2020

Sometimes You Just Have to Live Through It! -  May 21, 2020
Does The Holy Spirit Really Matter? - February 11, 2020
Something Just Doesn't Seem Right - September 23, 2019
Praying For The Church - August 26, 2019
Are You Seeking Hidden Treasures? - June 17, 2019
The Temptation of a Two-Letter Word - April 27, 2019
Open My Eyes That I May See - January 20, 2019
When I Grow Up I Want To Be Just Like... - January 12, 2019
What's The Best Resolution? - December 30, 2018
Freedom to Live In Christ - November 18, 2018
Don't Be Caught Unaware - October 1, 2018
Taming the Tongue - Easier Said Than Done! - August 26, 2018
God's So Much Bigger Than A Coincidence - July 1, 2018
Heeding the Warning Signs - April 23, 2018
Searching For Truth - April 15, 2018

Jesus, Friend of Sinners - March 3, 2018
Are You Enjoying Your Spiritual Gifts? - February 5, 2018
Always Keep Learning and Growing - January 23, 2018
Signed, Anonymous - November 27, 2017

The Battle Is the Lord's, With or Without Us - October 21, 2017

What's Hidden In Your Password - August 21, 2017

This Little Light of Mine - July 16, 2017

Why Worry When You Can Pray? - May 20, 2017

Remaining Teachable - March 26, 2017

Gaping Trust - January 15, 2017

Snow Days - January 8, 2017

Still So Much To Learn - December 31, 2016

Surviving Sunday

The Personal Phases of Reopening - May 13, 2017
Songs of Faith - Come in All Shapes and Sizes - April 27, 2020
Are They Seen And Not Heard? February 25, 2020
What Are You Celebrating? September 2, 2019
Dealing With Awkward Greetings - August 12, 2019
We Are Privileged to be a Witness - February 2, 2019
Sick Day Sunday - January 29, 2018
What To Do With The Empty Pew - May 13, 2017

Twelve Hours Before - February 19, 2017

Sunday Morning Madness - November 12, 2016

We're In This Together - November 5, 2016

Second Time Around - September 21, 2013