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Sanctuary Blog Break
Over the next few months our team feels a blog break will grant us a reset button, allowing time to hear what the Spirit is saying, garner f
chrestentomlin
Jun 1, 20201 min read


A Ministry Wife Mantra
I'll take one for the team and say the thing that most ministry wives wouldn't dare say out loud:
I don't want to go back to th
Jennifer Watson
May 20, 20205 min read


Escape Plan: Running from Fear
True strength is the gutsiness to do whatever God asks you to… even if it scares you.
Jennifer Watson
May 13, 20204 min read


Battle Cry: Facing Fear Together
Fear teaches us to pray differently. Whether it’s physical or emotional pain, it reminds us we are needy people dependent upon a God who nev
Jennifer Watson
May 6, 20204 min read


Cultivating Character: Thriving in Crisis
...as we learn ways to help our families survive in the midst of trials, we also have the responsibility of teaching our children how to thr
Karmen Wilson
Apr 29, 20205 min read


Restoring Routine: Bring Balance Back
Restoring routine back into your home can be the first step in charting out what is needed to create a calm home environment.
Karmen Wilson
Apr 22, 20205 min read


Creating Conversation: Talking to Kids About Crisis
It is often hard for us to know what to say because it is very possible that we are trying to sort out our own feelings regarding what is go
Karmen Wilson
Apr 8, 20205 min read


Crisis + Competition
If we aren't careful, though, the western Church will tragically miss an opportunity to put out a clarion call that loudly blasts, "
Bridgette Tomlin
Apr 1, 20206 min read


Post-Op Procedures
If you're going to walk through the struggle of this season, don't avoid the healing process required to ensure you capitalize on th
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 25, 20205 min read


Surrender to Surgery
The Surgeon wasn't necessarily trying to remove things from me. He was actually attempting to give life to something deep within my spir
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 18, 20204 min read


Seasonal Surgery
Sometimes it's necessary for us to undergo His cutting away of things we hold so dear before He can truly heal us.
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 11, 20204 min read


Soul Surgery
Things took a turn for the worst, or rather a turn toward the emergency room. Long story short, I may have traveled to Missouri with a gallb
Bridgette Tomlin
Mar 4, 20204 min read


Making Time for Friendships
Friendships could easily take a back seat to the demanding schedule that I have, but I have had to learn to fight against that and be intent
Bailey Kuert
Feb 12, 20205 min read


Let's Retreat 2020
Sanctuary Let's Retreats are currently held annually and are designed with the wives of full-time ministers in mind. Each multi-night...
chrestentomlin
Jan 27, 20201 min read


Dreams & Steps of Faith
We teach people that they are uniquely gifted by God and to use those gifts. I am here to remind that you are, too. He has equipped you and
Casey Graves
Jan 16, 20204 min read


Scary New Things
I have learned there is no shame in sharing your story of weakness when it points to God’s strength lifting you up out of the pit, and comin
Casey Graves
Jan 9, 20205 min read


Freedom in Your Calling
I was less than a week away from my wedding day when my fiancé tied the notorious marriage ball and chain to my ankle. He nonchalantly state
Casey Gibbons
Dec 4, 20193 min read


My First Disciples
My kids can know all the right Bible answers and have excellent behavior in public (ha! It’s funny even to type it!), but if they don’t know
Lindsay Dryer
Nov 27, 20195 min read


The Divine Calling of Ministry Mamas
...if you are a MINISTRY MAMA and you feel that your husband has upfront leadership and a divine calling, but you are left sitting on the cu
Casey Gibbons
Nov 13, 20194 min read


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
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