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The Not-So-New Concept
Sanctuary launched the concept of Let's Connect three years ago. But the concept isn't new. It's built upon what once came natur
chrestentomlin
Oct 26, 20192 min read


Creating Time to Abide
Life gets really full and really busy, and sometimes it feels like you can’t add one more thing. But today, I challenge you to add more thin
Lindsay Dryer
Oct 23, 20194 min read


Searching for Sabbath
As our family grew from just the two of us to a party of seven, and our jobs in church ministry grew, our Sabbath turned into just a day off
Liz Smith
Oct 16, 20197 min read


Going from Good to Best
As ministry wives, we may continually feel like we are stretched beyond the limits of our own sanity at times. And it is because of this str
chrestentomlin
Oct 9, 20192 min read


What's a Sabbath?
As Christians, we hold the Ten Commandments as precious to us. Many of us can recite these life-giving boundaries or, if we think about them
Sheila Harper
Oct 2, 20195 min read


Too Tired to Rebound
If you’re doing ministry right, you are pouring your heart and soul into other people. You are being real and vulnerable. But, there’s a dow
Martha Fouts
Sep 18, 20195 min read


Overcoming Disappointment
Our character is not tested in the great spectacular successes of life. Our character is tested in the daily irritations.
Mike Buie
Sep 11, 20196 min read


On the Rebound
How do you rebound when the hurts of ministry knock you back a few paces? Let's talk.
chrestentomlin
Sep 2, 20191 min read


Let's Get Real.
In our journey of saying “farewell to fine,” it’s important that we take an in-depth look at two conditions that are on the rise...depressio
Karmen Wilson
Aug 21, 20195 min read


Let's Connect.
Sometimes we just mean too well. We "mean to" call her. We "mean to" follow up with a coffee date invite. We "mean
chrestentomlin
Aug 17, 20192 min read


An Invitation.
We’ve all been there. We’ve all come face to face with this question and some of us can easily and truthfully answer with one of the above c
Karmen Wilson
Aug 8, 20194 min read


Summer Blog Break
What topics are you interested in reading about? What questions are baffling you as a woman of God, married, and in the ministry?
chrestentomlin
Jul 8, 20191 min read


Book Review | Ruth, A Portrait
This detailed memoir takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes tour of this ministry power couple, complete with the detours, disagreements, d
Bridgette Tomlin
Jun 27, 20195 min read


Dear You...
Sanctuary Let's Retreat affords you such luxury at an affordable rate, making it possible to bump your sanity, wholeness, wellness, and
chrestentomlin
Jun 24, 20192 min read


Book Review | Holy Hustle
We all agree we are called according to His purpose. We all agree we are to share the best news with others; thus, introducing them to a rel
Samalee Allen
Jun 19, 20193 min read


Book Review | Freedom!
I recommend this book for any woman, but especially for someone who might be in a season of pain or disappointment. This book could definite
Martha Fouts
Jun 12, 20193 min read


Assuming the Best
I can visualize just where I was sitting in the dimly lit bedroom of our rent house, 16 years ago, where we housed our ministry's home...
Bridgette Tomlin
May 27, 20195 min read


Confessions of a Church Rebel
A grown woman made eight-years-old again…kindly tolerated but not belonging. If Jesus was so great, why were His people so hard to please?
Melissa Blair
May 20, 20194 min read


Reaching Out for the Lifeline
I was so excited for my husband and so proud of him for stepping further into his calling and gifts. Meanwhile, I felt like a fish out of wa
Lindsey Cunningham
Apr 29, 20194 min read


The Ticket Out of Loneliness Island
With 21 years of itinerant ministry under my skinny snakeskin belt, I have sat across the table from many a ministry wife who either unloads
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 25, 20196 min read
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