The day it all fell apart, 9 days before Christmas that year, I made two calls. The first was to our children’s school to notify them that our kids wouldn’t be returning. The second was to Jamie. Jamie was my safety net that day. She listened well and when I choked out, “We can’t breathe here. VIEW MORE
How do I learn to trust (someone) again after I’ve been hurt in the church?
Ugh. Do you feel this?! I was recently asked to field this question as part of a larger project we’re putting together over at the More To Be Coach Network. I’ll be talking about that opportunity soon, but I couldn’t wait to give you all the first chance to hear my answer to this deeply VIEW MORE
Our Biggest Fear As Christian Women
What is your biggest fear? I’ve met and talked with many different women in life and as a coach. Over and over again, I’ve heard “I could never just be in silence with God. That would be too much.” Too much. Overwhelming. Too vulnerable. How does the thought of being alone with God feel VIEW MORE
Your First Work As a Daughter of the King
“Can you recall a time when you were a child when you experienced comfort?” I read this question first in a book all about how to make good connection with your spouse in marriage (How We Love). I was just a few pages into the book, when I realized the significance of this question. In fact, its VIEW MORE
Christmas When You’re No Longer A Pastor’s Wife
It was an odd feeling that first Christmas. No Christmas Eve service to plan. No candles to go pick up at the store. No bulletins to fold. No songs to prepare. No Christmas program practice for the kids. No extra gift-giving to think about for the church board VIEW MORE
Can I Have Friends in Ministry?
“A friend is someone who helps you up when you’re down, and if they can’t, they lay down beside you.” (Winnie the Pooh) That bear is most certainly right. But if you’re like any of the many women I’ve been talking to in recent weeks, you may be struggling to find a true VIEW MORE
Build a Team – But Who?
Some of you may have read the first part to this blog: "The #1 Thing You Need To Thrive In Ministry." In this follow-up post, I wanted to address the who of your team. First Team Member: God This may seem so obvious it isn’t worth mentioning, but your number one team VIEW MORE
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