pastor’s wives

What I Wish John MacArthur Would Have Said: A Reaction to His Sermon on the Race Riots

~ Rachel Schmoyer ~ 36 Comments

I am a pastor’s wife. Most Sunday afternoon lunch times begin with my husband asking me how the sermon went and if there was anything he should have said differently. My husband has said how much my feedback has been helpful to him over the last eighteen years. I don’t know if Pastor John MacArthur … Continue reading What I Wish John MacArthur Would Have Said: A Reaction to His Sermon on the Race Riots

A Peek into the Pastor’s Life: Interview by Rachael Colby

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Christian blogger Rachael Colby writes to minister and encourage others in the Lord. I met her on Twitter and she is a pleasure to know! Starting this past October, Rachael began a blog series interviewing a variety of pastors and wives to get an inside peek into ministry life. It's been encouraging to read about … Continue reading A Peek into the Pastor’s Life: Interview by Rachael Colby

Katharina Luther’s 500 Year Old To-Do List

~ Rachel Schmoyer ~ 1 Comment

Katharina Von Bora had no clue she would end up as one of the most famous pastor’s wives in history. her life was not much different than pastor’s wives today. Here’s Katharina Luther's to-do list. Look familiar?

Katharina and Martin Luther: Successful Marriage through Selfless Living

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Michelle DeRusha in Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk has done a phenomenal job telling the story of this world-changing marriage. How did these two people have a successful marriage despite their lack of example of a godly marriage and their marriage of convenience?

Who Understands Stay at Home Moms? Pastors Do.

~ Rachel Schmoyer ~ 1 Comment

When I was a stay at home mom of preschoolers (I had 4 under 5 at one point) I felt a twinge of jealousy when my pastor-husband would go off to work.  I would grumble inside wishing I could go sit in a quiet office and accomplish things off a to-do list. But the more … Continue reading Who Understands Stay at Home Moms? Pastors Do.