THE PREACHER'S WIFE

What ya want? The infamous question every man asks a woman knowing full well what the answer will be. "I don't care." "Whatever you want." "I don't have an opinion." "I just want food." Even though we definitely know, we definitely ALWAYS have an opinion and we are more than likely going to shoot down every suggestion that he is going to through out. It's a question that we answer dozens of times everyday. When we get hungry, usually we know exactly what we are hungry for. I

A woman of true beauty is a Woman who is at rest. She exudes a sense of calm and Invites those around her to rest as well. She speaks comfort, she offers Grace to be and the room to become. In her presence, we can release The tension and pressure that so Often grip our hearts. Her spacious, beautiful soul Invites others to come, to be, To taste and see that the Lord is good. A woman who makes herself vulnerable And available for intimacy- inviting others to do the same. In he

I grew up in a house where fighting was always wrong. Maybe it's because our house had no boys only girls, but my view of the word 'fight' always came with a negative connotation. I have never been in a physical fight with anyone and I find videos of fights on social media absolutely repulsive. I refuse to watch people hit each other and make a fool of themselves. Fighting to me is just plain silly. My husband is an exact opposite. He is strong and opinionated and bold beyond

"But I don't do anything." I cannot tell you how many times I have said this over the last 11 years. It has been the beginning line of many fights between my husband and me. It is the root of my leadership insecurity. It is a lie that I struggle with and if not dealt with- can make me to be a very controlling and insecure leader. Not a pretty picture. I find that when I act out of this insecurity, I come across much harsher than I mean and will 'squash' my ability to empower