Download or read book The 2 Faces of a Preacher s Wife written by Toni J. Spearman and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She cringed. Her feet felt like they were engulfed in cement and she couldn't move. Please God, don't let my husband call me up there, she begged, but of course he did. He was the guest preacher and he always called on his wife to help him during altar call. As she walked down the aisle she repented feverishly. Why? Because she was an undercover lesbian, married to a preacher, living a double life, most miserable! Dear God, help me please, she begged. I'm trying to fight these feelings; I have struggled with this all my life. I don't want to pray for these young people, I'm so unworthy. Tears began to slide down her cheeks. It was as if her prayers were void of meaning. When will I ever get free Lord? When will my struggle end? she asked as she laid her hands on a young lady in the prayer line who had come down to get saved.

Download or read book The Preacher s Wife written by Kate Bowler and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although most evangelical traditions bar women from ordained ministry, many women have carved out unofficial positions of power in their husbands' spiritual empires or their own ministries. The biggest stars write bestselling books, grab high ratings on Christian television, and even preach. Bowler offers a sympathetic and revealing portrait of megachurch women celebrities, showing how they must balance the demands of celebrity culture and conservative, male-dominated faiths. And black celebrity preachers' wives carry a special burden of respectability. A compelling account of women's search for spiritual authority in the age of celebrity. -- adapted from jacket

Download or read book The Preacher s Bride written by Jody Hedlund and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

Download or read book Uniquely Me The Memoirs and Motivations of One Woman Who Dared to Balance the Many Hats of Life to Live Intentionally written by Simone Stewart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I know my abilities. I know what I am good at. I know my dreams and aspirations, but why am Istruggling to achieve them all.I offer advice and solutions, I teach children how to live, women how to be their best, wives how to prayfor their husbands, yet, I have my own marital struggles, my own career confusions, my own identitycrisis?Who am I really?The constant change, to my self- image, my hair, my clothes, my makeup

Download or read book The Preacher s Wifey written by DiShan Washington and published by Urban Books. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her curvy body, long jet black hair, and a face to rival any super model, Allyson Chase is every man's fantasy, and she sees nothing wrong with sleeping her way to the top to maintain the life of luxury her good looks have afforded her. From athletes to politicians, she's been with them all. When Byran Ward, a wealthy pastor, enters the scene, Allyson could not be more excited. Never one to pass up an opportunity, she turns on her charm and soon finds herself sharing his bed and swiping his Platinum American Express card. Beyond his physical attraction to her, Byran has his own agenda. He's vying to become the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, a ten-thousand-member congregation that is sure to give him more of the prestige and notoriety he craves. He matches all of their qualifications except for one: he needs a wife. Knowing that Allyson is a certified gold digger, he makes her an offer she can't refuse. She can have the life of luxury she desires, an instant social circle of well-known pastors' wives, and anything else she needs to act the part. The only stipulation is she must always remember it's just an arrangement. It's a façade; it's not about love. No one is more surprised than Allyson when she discovers the material perks are not enough to satisfy her. She develops real feelings for her new husband, and she soon wants more attention and affection than Byran is willing to give her. Allyson is left with a decision. Does she give it all up for true love, or does she stick it out and try to prove that money can buy you happiness? The Preacher's Wifey is a well-written, page-turning, intense drama that will stay with you long after you read the last page. A wonderful story of growing faith and learning how to rely on God, this novel is full of messages of God's love and forgiveness. This is DiShan Washington's best work yet. Bravo! —Essence bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray

Download or read book Life As a Preacher s Wife written by Debbie Clendenen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her research for this book, Debbie Clendenen discovered that most wives of preachers face the same joys, as well as struggles, that ministry is sure to bring. She gives advice to not only preachers' wives, but any wife for that matter, while opening her own life for others to view how she and her husband, Rick, handled situations they encountered. "This is a frank and open story of Debbie's life as the wife of a preacher. Any woman, whether in a ministry role or not, can readily identify with her experiences." EVELYN YERTON Wife of Missionary, Hopkinsville, KY "An easy to understand book with profound insights which will inspire and challenge you, a must for all women, especially pastors' wives, most definitely a worthwhile read." ROSANNE PAUL Wife of Ministry Moderator, Durban, South Africa "I believe any woman involved in ministry, whether for several years or just starting out, will gain valuable insight and practical wisdom." MICHELLE PHILLIPS Wife of Pastor, Paducah, KY

Download or read book The Pastor s Family written by Brian Croft and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the family through them.

Download or read book Journey of the Soul written by Bill Gaultiere and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Download or read book Help I m Married to My Pastor written by Jani Ortlund and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministry is hard. And every ministry wife needs—and deserves—encouragement. A woman marries a man, not his ministry. But all too often her husband's calling complicates their life together. What if ministry life isn't what she bargained for? What happens when her children make mistakes? How does she deal with church gossip, or even slander? As a pastor's wife of almost fifty years, Jani Ortlund addresses these questions, along with many others, as she offers encouragement and guidance to ministry wives. Jani reminds readers that God works out his delightfully good purposes in and through their sacrifices.

Download or read book Susie written by Ray Rhodes Jr. and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of Susannah Spurgeon. While many Christians recognize the name of Charles H. Spurgeon, the beloved preacher and writer, few are familiar with the life and legacy of his wife, Susie. Yet Susannah Spurgeon was an accomplished and devout woman of God who had a tremendous ministry in her own right, as well as in support of her husband. Even while dealing with serious health issues, she administered a book fund for poor pastors, edited and published her husband’s sermons and other writings, led a pastor’s aid ministry, wrote five books, made her home a hub of hospitality, and was instrumental in planting a church. And as her own writing attests, she was also a warm, charming, and fascinating woman. Now, for the first time, Susie brings this vibrant woman’s story to modern readers. Ray Rhodes Jr. examines Susannah’s life, showing that she was not only the wife of London’s most famous preacher, but also a woman who gave all she had in grateful service to the Lord. Susie is an inspiring and encouraging account of a truly remarkable woman of faith that will delight Spurgeon devotees and fans of Christian biographies alike. “I am writing in my husband’s study, where he thought, and prayed, and wrote. Every inch of the place is sacred ground. Everything remains precisely as he left it. His books (now my most precious possessions), stand in shining rows upon the shelves, in exactly the order in which he placed them, and one might almost fancy the room was ready and waiting for its master. But oh! That empty chair! That great portrait over the door! The strange, solemn silence, which pervades the place now that he is no longer on earth! I kneel sometimes by his chair, and laying my head on the cushioned arms, which so long supported his dear form, I pour out my grief before the Lord, and tell Him again that though I am left alone, yet I know that ‘He hath done all things well’…”

Download or read book Bobbed Hair Bossy Wives and Women Preachers written by John R. Rice and published by Sword of the Lord Publishers. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Real Preacher s Wife written by Debra Owens-Goudy and published by Trilogy Christian Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real preacher's wife is so much more than a pulpit flower! In The Real Preacher's Wife, the author gives an inside and candid look at the real preachers' wives: the ups and downs, the triumphs and challenges many preachers' wives face silently-a very private and, at times, lonely role. This book will allow you to gain a greater perspective and even a higher reverence for the wife who, many times, has been overworked and undervalued.

Download or read book The Double Life of a Minister s Wife written by Stefanie Degraftenreed-Hall and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Double Life of a Minister’s Wife inspired me to face my trials and to keep God first in my life all the time. My influence on people is uplifting to me. And even when they try to derail me, I don’t let anybody dictate who I am, what I should be in life, or what they want me to do. I have done a lot of things that a real overprotective mother, wife, daughter, and saint would do—maybe not in that exact order. I am who I am, and what God has for me is for me. Nobody can tell me differently or lead me to believe otherwise. So I tilt my hat to each and every one who took the time out to and read and be a part of my testimonies and my life story that I have shared. There is a story that must be told and a novel that must be read, and I know that you enjoyed being fed. Remember, if you doubt yourself, then how can you relay your message to help the next fellow man or woman? Be blessed and look for book number 4 and many more to follow, even a movie. It’s all about the God in me! This is a short story of a woman wanting to be loved but didn’t know that she was in a relationship with the devil himself. Certain people will do whatever it takes to get a person, but when you succeed, then you get too comfortable in a web of deceit and betrayal, headed for derailment. I was blinded by the flesh instead of obeying my heavenly Father’s commandment and seeking God first. I was so hungry for love and was tired of the backstabbing and continuous betrayal of past relationships that I trusted and believed this man that was sent to destroy and confuse my mind and to make me switch sides. This evil person did everything up under the table and had me so blinded that all his lies were the ties between the sweet and the bitter, which made me be more scornful and made me wish I was never born!

Download or read book The Secret Life of a Preacher s Wife written by Shirley and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My sincere hope is that every person in an abusive relationship will get out, and that the abuser will be changed by realizing the pain and suffering they cause. When I prayed that God would allow me to marry a preacher, somewhere in my mind I thought it would guarantee me a life of love, peace, and happiness. Nothing was further from the truth. After all, preachers are men too, clothed in nice suits, shoes, and fancy robes. All my life, I had been around marriages that should have ended years ago. I wanted to be different; I wanted to help people change. I wanted to see men love and cherish their wives. We all know for the most part at least on the surface that preachers' wives seem to be more than happy. Some wear the designer suits and hats with fancy matching shoes. On occasion, I did too. However, I soon found out, at least in my life, it was all superficial. I was all smiles and encouraging words outside the door, but most days, behind closed doors, my life was a living hell. Three months into my marriage, I began living in a nightmare. I told myself I would never tell anyone. I would help the world believe we had the ideal marriage. Even before the I-do's, I knew there were some problems. Before long Shirley became a "preacher's wife with a secret life," and everything in her told her that she's not the only one!

Download or read book The Preacher s Wife written by Cheryl St.John and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was nothing remotely romantic about widowed father Samuel Hart's marriage proposal. Yet Josie Randolph said yes. The Lord had finally blessed the lonely widow with the family she'd always dreamed of. And she was deeply in love with the handsome preacher, whose high ideals inspired everyone. Surely during their long journey across the western plains to his new post her husband would grow to love her. Each mile brought them closer to home, yet drove them further apart. Samuel didn't seem ready to open his heart again. But Josie was determined to be not just the preacher's wife, but Samuel's wife.

Download or read book The Local Preachers Magazine and Christian Family Record written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Download or read book The Preachers Charge and Peoples Duty About Preaching and Hearing of the Word Opened in a Sermon Etc written by John BRINSLEY (the Younger.) and published by . This book was released on 1631 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: