Sanctuary

Loneliness Island can bring a girl down, if she lets it. And yes, we should throw out that life preserver for authentic friendship, even if it feels gutsy and vulnerable. But we cannot negate the treasure that we find when all that is left is a friend called Jesus.

It's Wednesday night. At 11pm. I am desperate for sleep after a day packed with endless questions, messes to clean up, meals to cook, errands to run, and an office to run. My cup of hot tea has been consumed and now I'm left to hold my burning eyes open, flip c...

What I have learned in 20 years of ministry is that He is there in obscurity. He’s there when I can’t see Him, or feel Him, and when I don’t see Him moving. He’s there in the lowest moments when I feel abandoned and alone. He’s there when I blame Him, pull away from Hi...

Last week I shared from my recent sabbatical experience and the lessons I learned about the Top Three Reasons I reached burnout while reaching out to others in ministry. To review Reason #1, click here. Let's continue with the last two today.

I'm seeing more clearly as to the cause of my distress. I've discovered top three reasons my life led to burnout. Let's start with Reason #1 today. Next week I'll cover the remaining two.

My pastor husband and I were walking down the familiar halls of the hospital. We were visiting a lady from our church who had a non-life-threatening illness and had to be put in for a couple of days. As I stood by her bed, I felt an old friend surface. I was aware of w...

Just ahead, launching December 4th, our blog will feature a new series featuring the "confessions of a burned out pastor's wife". Have you ever found yourself pining for a road of escape? Daydreamed about a secret getaway where you could be alone and away from it all?...