Sunday, June 26, 2011

Good Morning Girlfriends!

I know there are many who are struggling with overwhelming issues today. Many of you had restless nights and are extremely stressed over the challenges you are facing in your life. I am so thankful that you are a part of this group of women who can encourage and pray for one another. Many of you have contacted me regarding things that you are currently walking through asking for prayer. Thank you for that confidence and trust.

Each of you are awesme ladies designed by a great God. I know for many of you the future seems foggy and confusing but God is still on the throne and He is in control no matter what we are facing! He can heal a broken marriage, perform a miracle with finances, and give hope where there just doesn't seem to be any glimmer of light.

Look up girlfriends! God loves you and His desire is to do an awesome work through you. Trust Him. The devil has NOTHING over God!! He brings confusion and heart ache but God brings peace, healing and love.

I pray a special blessing upon you, your family and ministry today. May God ROCK the HOUSE today in a way that will definitely ROCK your world. I pray for miracles all over the place today and I will be waiting to hear how God answered your prayers.

You are awesome!

Blessings and hugs,
Debbie

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Good Morning Beautiful Girlfriends,

I pray that you have had an awesome weekend!

I traveled to Joppa, MD yesterday to speak at a garden party for the awesome ladies of Grace AG.  It was a beautiful afternoon. 

Be encouraged today that God loves you and continues to walk with you daily as your guide and protector.  Psalm 18:32, It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. (NIV)  Praise Him for that!!!  I can have confidence today knowing that when life simply doesn't make sense God has my back!

God promises in his word to give us strength to meet the daily challenges we face but he doesn't promise to eliminate them.  If he gave us no rough roads to walk, no mountains to climb, and no battles to fight, we would not grow.  He will not leave us alone with the challenges we face.  He stands beside us and strengthens us to face them.
Let's rejoice in the battles!!!!  That is where we grow and mature in our walk with him.

Have a wonderful Sunday!  May God bless you abundantly today in your ministry and family.

You are loved and appreciated,
Debbie

Sunday, June 12, 2011



Good Morning Beautiful Girlfriends!

I pray that you have had an awesome weekend. I am excited!  Brandon, Casey and Cayden are leaving MO on Friday to travel home to VA to live!! He is stepping out to full-time ministry as an evangelist with Tour 29:11.  Check out his ministry website.

Cayden is now six months old and we have only seen him twice.  He doesn't have a clue who Grammy and Grand-dad are but I hope to let him know in a few days!! It will be so good to have our family in one place again. Would you please keep Brandon and his family in your prayers as he travels?

Be encouraged today that God loves you and continues to walk with you daily as your guide and protector. Psalm 18:32, It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. (NIV) Praise Him for that!!! I can have confidence today knowing that when life simply doesn't make sense God has my back!

God promises in his word to give us strength to meet the daily challenges we face but he doesn't promise to eliminate them. If he gave us no rough roads to walk, no mountains to climb, and no battles to fight, we would not grow. He will not leave us alone with the challenges we face. He stands beside us and strengthens us to face them.

Let's rejoice in the battles!!!! That is where we grow and mature in our walk with him.

Have a wonderful Sunday! May God bless you abundantly today in your ministry and family.

You are loved and appreciated,
Debbie

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Conquering Life's Challenges

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37

 
It seems life can be overwhelming at times. Financial stress, illness, family problems, spiritual warfare, and the list goes on. But the scriptures clearly state that you and I are more than conquerors with Jesus Christ. The scripture in Romans is one of the most comforting promises found in the Bible because we can experience peace today knowing that our Lord will be with us no matter what we face.

Believers will always face hardships of some magnitude in this life but Paul exclaims that it is impossible to be separated from Christ. His death is proof of his unconquerable love. Nothing can stop Christ's constant presence with us. Nothing brings more comfort than God's peace.

Each day we can feel totally secure knowing that Christ is taking care of us. We don't need to be afraid or overwhelmed with things in this life. It doesn't matter what you are facing this week. Nothing in this world is too big for God. Don't simply speak his promises. Believe them!

Blessings!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Loneliness of Pastor's Wives

It was a very late night at church last evening doing pre-marriage counseling. When the alarm clock began making that annoying noise at 5am I did not want to get out of bed!!!

Ministry is exciting, challenging and often very tiring.  I can remember when our children were small and I was working full-time outside of the home, how chaotic our lives were.  Our kids are now grown adults, married and have children of their own.  How quickly time passes......

If you are not connected to the group on FB for pastor's wives and ministry women I encourage you to check it out.  It is a resource where ministry women can connect with one another, encourage and pray for others who are facing challenges in their lives.  The group is called Chocolate and Coffee/Pastor's Wives and Ministry Women.

I receive many emails from other pastor's wives and ministry women who are dealing with a number of challenges.  Loneliness seems to be number uno for so many pastor's wives.  Many do not have any friendships in the church and some don't have friends with other ministry wives.  The ministry can be a very lonely place and we need others who will pray and encourage us when the challenges become overwhelming. 

Do you have friends that allow you to be open and honest about the struggles you face in ministry?  How do  you deal with the challenges of the profession?

Love to hear your feedback girlfriends.

Many blessings,
Debbie