Once again, this past week I heard of another pastor committing suicide. As many of you, I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. How is this possible that this happened—again? Many of us are asking the same question. I think if we dive into the struggles and complexities of church leadership we may find some […]
Some days I want to be selfish. Some days I don’t want to think about anyone but me. Some days I don’t want to do what I know I should do. Some days I don’t feel like being loving. It’s on these days, I have a choice. I have a choice of how I want […]
As I write this it is the night before my husband’s partial knee replacement surgery. Fear and anxiety are surging through my veins. I’m reminded of the words most like to use in times like these: “God will not give you more than you can handle.” But is that in the Bible? I think not. […]
There once was a little girl who had a tremendous amount of fear and anxiety. She masked that fear with superficial confidence and outward apathy. This little girl had been told by her hero, her father, that this life was all there was. Dead meant, dead. Dead. Gone. Nothingness. Forever. “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. […]
Have you ever been given a gift that was way beyond anything you could ever imagine? A gift you couldn’t find words to express your gratitude for? As I write this I’m in Hawaii y’all! Or maybe I should say Aloha? It was a gift. First, a birthday gift from a husband to his wife […]
Friends, In honor of Mother’s Day we have a special guest post by my daughter, Monica Welch. Monica is a new mom, a writer, and a pastor’s wife. You will thoroughly enjoy this article. Prepare for Poop: Confessions from a New Mom by Monica Welch I am going to talk about poop. In great detail. […]
Christmas is almost here y’all! Do those words bring feelings of joy and contentment, or a little anxiety and distress? I can understand if this season brings some stress. There are gifts to be bought, decorations to put up, parties to prepare for, and feasts to plan for. And on top of all of this, […]
I have a fear. I hate to admit this—I know fear is connected to a lack of trust in God—but I have a huge fear. I hide it pretty well—at least I like to think so—as I wrestle with it almost daily. How’s that for honesty? My fear? Here it is: I am afraid my […]
