discouragement

When You Don't See Fruit

Don't be discouraged. I tell myself this and then go to bed early, knowing it will be better in the morning. But sometimes it's not...

When Someone You've Invested In Leaves Your Church

We’ve all had it happen: a church member or a family we’ve ministered to, loved dearly, and have considered family, leaves the church....

For the Struggling Church Planting Wife: Reframe the Struggle

It’s hard, I know. The uncertainty, the all-encompassing nature of the work, the homesickness, the discouragement—church planting is...

Think This, Not That

Don't think this: I can't do this thing called ministry. I'm not a good pastor's wife or a good partner for my husband. Think this: I am...