I'm all ears...

Have you ever noticed, overheard or perceived that someone around you is having some challenges in life and yet the person has refused to speak up? What should we do as Mrs. Pastor? Is it appropriate to approach the person/family or just watch from a distance - while praying for the individual(s) concerned?

BEAR Hug

I've previously written about how much of a "hugger" I am.* I really love to give and receive hugs...and without pushing it - which I mustn't so I'm not misunderstood, I encourage those around me to show me the same courtesy.

When you think about it, there is just something so heart-touching about hugs. Of course there is - since you get to "touch" the other person's heart with a hug that's from your heart. Hugs tug at our hearts...and the heart of the giver/receiver too.

More or less prayer?

More recently, I noticed that people keep sending these "Pray for your husband" emails around. Then in church we are encouraged to pray for our pastors. So for Mrs. Pastors does that mean we are expected to pray more or less?

As wives, we must pray for our husbands - yes we must. We cannot afford to have our husbands make wrong decisions. See what happened to some Bible wives...

Itching to hear...

People naturally confide in Pastor or Mrs. Pastor - because they believe that their secrets and pains are safe in their ears and hearts...and that's how it should remain. Unfortunately, I have noticed that some times, we're itching to hear and be "in the know" - well, sometimes I am.

Personally, I believe that that can be and is rather dangerous ground because, the fact that someone confided in you once doesn't mean that they want you in their face or space all the time - especially when uninvited... Think about it, it could mar your relationship too not to mention impact the respect they have for you - that flies out the window very quickly.