Healthy ministry flows from a healthy marriage. Perhaps this is why the apostle Paul placed such...
Topic: Family Life
The Loving Priority
Frequently when I do premarital counseling, the husband-to-be mentions that he’s heard Ephesians...
How to Manage Conflict and Stay Married in Ministry
Every relationship—even a good one—has conflict. If you don’t know how to deal with it, how to...
7 Ways to Find Joy Today if Yesterday’s Ministry Was Hard
I’ve been involved in the local church as a pastor long enough to know that some Sundays are...
The Tragic Story of a Hurting Pastor’s Wife
I receive volumes of blog comments, emails, and social media communications every day. On...
You Must Prioritize Your Marriage Over Your Ministry
Have you noticed that some people have a hard time hearing “no”— particularly those in our family...
5 Reasons Pastors’ Kids Struggle With Doubt
Doubt is common to all Christians. We struggle for a million reasons ranging from difficult...
Why I Never Try to Balance Family and Ministry
It’s one of the most frequent questions I field, and it’s always asked so sincerely, even...
An Open Letter From a Pastor’s Kid
Working with pastors' kids has been an enlightening experience. I grew up a PK and am still one to...








