Have you ever been so wrapped up in what people think that you find yourself not even thinking about the Lord at all? Many of us as ministry wives are guilty. Ruth Kennedy explores this very common problem with candor and humility.

Ruth Kennedy shares from her own experience as a pastor's wife how it feels to be so closely examined by the congregation. Even though the scrutiny we feel under the lens of people's magnifying glasses can be painful, God looks at us through the lens of His Son, and uses that scrutiny and pain to conform us to His image.

This past Clergy Appreciation Month gave me pause to look at MY pastor ... my HUSBAND! Do I really give him the respect and honor that he deserves? Do I take the time to thank him for every message he prepares? Do I thank him for all those extra hours he has to work at the church to counsel and help a wayward member or a newly engaged couple about their upcoming marriage or the times he's had to leave the house because of someone's illness and/or death?

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Tired. If you're a ministry wife, that's probably a common word for you. Here's how you can get back on your spiritual toes.

Being a minister's wife presents unique blessings and challenges, and while there's no specific manual on handling those situations, consider five tips from Cindy Dykes, wife of Pastor David Dykes, Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.

One thing most ministry wives would agree on is the struggle to balance family life and church life. Balance is hard to find and more easily lost. My husband and I have come a long way in our 20-plus years of ministry. Over the years our lives and ministry have changed dramatically. With each change, there has been a need to reachieve balance.

Here is a letter from a minister's wife who has shared ministry with her husband for more than 28 years.