Ministry Life
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There’s No Place Like Home
I just finished painting my new kitchen. What used to be “canary yellow” is now a combo of “slate smoke” (gray-blue) and “shoelace” (not quite white, but not cream either…picture a slightly used sneaker shoelace…did I just say sneaker?) The important thing is the kitchen is not yellow anymore – not that I have anything against yellow. But it wasn’t what I chose for this kitchen. I wanted to make it mine. A dear pastor’s wife long ago told me, “When you move into a new home or parsonage, give it a good cleaning. That way, when the cob webs show up, at least then you know that they’re your…
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Why I Won’t Make a Top-Ten List About Pastors’ Wives
Nowadays, there’s a Top-Ten list for everything. They’re easy to read and can sometimes even be helpful. I’ve heard them on Letterman, scanned them for health tips, and even perused the do’s and don’ts in ministry. Recently, I read a revealing “what you should know about your pastor’s wife” article. It was creative, humorous, and I could relate. However, even though I’ve worn the title of “Pastor’s Wife” (or PW) for almost 25 years, I won’t create that list. Here’s why. First, we are all so very different. Some are career gals, some are stay-at-home types. There are those who are involved with their husbands in ministry. Others are called…
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The Challenge of Choices
My daughter and I recently explored Woodman’s for the first time. Wow. Now I’ve shopped Costco, Sam’s, and a host of other “super centers,” but Woodman’s blew me away. If you’re not familiar with this chain, it’s known for its huge variety of grocery items. The cereal selection alone takes up two, (yes, TWO) aisles!! Thankfully, I know our favorites and could locate those fairly easily. But I wondered, what if I was new to the world of American breakfast fare? What if I had no idea what I wanted? Would I need to spend an hour just reading labels? Or would I just grab something and hope for the…
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Living with the “I Can’t Believe I Did That!” Moment
“I will NOT blow my diet today!” It was a Friday morning when I made this firm resolve. While driving to Zumba I mentally planned a healthy menu. The weekend was upon me, the time when I often lose my resolve. But this time I was determined to stick with the plan. Then I went to Costco. Later I recall shaking my head in wonder. How could a person with such strong conviction and determination be so easily swayed by pizza samples? Please tell me I’m not alone! Indeed I know I’m not. Take Peter from the Bible for example. Peter had just spent some quality time with Jesus and…
