These are lies that Satan wants to use to distract you from genuine ministry. He has cleverly cloaked them as your own ideas. And you face them every day. There are times that during the time after Sunday morning worship, I end up saying something that I repeat in my head all day, questioning my wording and my tone. I have regretted saying too much WAY more often than I have regretted saying too little. Is this true for you, too?
When you hold a grudge, the person you hurt the most is yourself. I see it all the time in families and in churches. Seems kind of like a lose-lose situation to me. Take a moment now and ask God to loosen the tightness in your heart towards the people in your life that have wronged you. Jesus said…Pray like this: Right up there with food for today and salvation for forever… we should pray that we can forgive others so that we can be forgiven. A few hurtful comments even if they might be well-meaning are all it takes to let me know to start building a wall of protection around myself.
When I catch myself, I realize I fell for the lie again. Find a woman that you trust, and start building a relationship with her. Take on some of her burdens and give her some of yours. When you share burdens you are obeying the law of Christ. Be vulnerable with the women in your church. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
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How to be a Good Mom, from Titus 2. If your home is dysfunctional, broken beyond repair, stuck in the same cycles of sin… you are the perfect candidate for the Gospel. Apply the gospel to your home life. The safe zone is safe… for a reason. Take some risks in your family. Have boldness in your marriage. Forgive your husband yes, forgiving is definitely a risk. Have boldness with your kids. Do fun family trips that they will remember. Give money to churches and other like-minded non-profits.
Give a little more than you think you can afford. Take risks in ministry. Try a new outreach to women in your community. What if no one comes? What if it dies off after 3 meetings? Or what if it gets expensive? You might gain an important relationship through that experience. Ok sorry for the musical reference. It was required for me to read the whole Bible in my first year of college a feat I had never even seriously considered before!
Check it out and see if you agree. Now this applies specifically to an Old Testament war situation but I feel that it is applicable in spiritual warfare. Take it from me. Pouring out without pouring in i. Pastors and all Christians are often compared to shepherds throughout the Bible.
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I liked the idea of this story but wasn't crazy about the way it was written. I wished the characters were more likeable and easy to identify with, but they didn't stir much in me. I liked the Polish donut store owner the best and he's a minor character, but he made me laugh. The story had a few highlights, but overall I was disappointed and just wanted to get to the end so I could be done with it.
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Oct 16, Jackie Allen rated it it was amazing. Easy read and enlightening. Shows some real issues with pastors and their families. Don't peek, it's good. The title grabbed my attention as I was collecting books for the week. I am glad this book was purchased. It is a heart wrenching book that shows that all of us have flaws. In detail GOD works in ways we may never comprehend such as was Annie's dilemma when she was faced with a challenge she thought she could not handle along with the problems she was trying to solve on her own.
Runaway does show how some Christians can get so off track away from GOD and disrupt others lives even though they feel The title grabbed my attention as I was collecting books for the week. Runaway does show how some Christians can get so off track away from GOD and disrupt others lives even though they feel they are justified in how they deal with ALL people.
There were times of despair, pain, hurt, and eventually togetherness.
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For many Pastor's wives or anyone who feels as if they are powerless The Runaway Pastor's Wife will give them insight that all is not lost. A good read that had me hooked from the start. I would like to see more from Diane Moody perhaps Christine's story in relation to the ending. Nov 02, Heather Kidd rated it it was ok.
It was disjointed and the ending especially was poorly done. For me, that just turned my stomach. There is no real redemption or hope here, just typical hollywood-style drama with the name of God thrown in here and there. Aug 26, Donna Dv rated it really liked it. Pretty good book This book was a pretty good book, it kept my interest, but the preliminary chapters where all the characters were introduced were a bit slow for my taste. From about 50 percent on it was hard to put down.
This was a a great blend of mystery and love story. Feb 26, Lisa Otts rated it it was amazing. This is a great story. I love the fact it was a Christian book so no bad language. The story line kept you engrossed in Annie's story. It has mystery, romance, love for people that sometimes are hard to love like Annie's own mother and unexpected twist and turns! I encourage yo This is a great story. I encourage you to read Annie's story. If your a mom you'll relate and I think as a single mom raising a son on my own I really related to being spread entirely too thin! It really makes you think about your own pastor and wife.
Sep 23, Pat Bretheim rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
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To view it, click here. This book is good! But I kept thinking, "Boy, this couple really need to read the book about boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend! If he doesn't take care of himself and his family he won't be able to tak This book is good! If he doesn't take care of himself and his family he won't be able to take care of his church. I do like the way the book shows what is missing in Michael's life and how he had come to the end of the rope and needed to give his life to God.
Once he did, God took care of the bad guys Sep 30, Embgram rated it it was amazing. A thought-provoking insight into the life of a pastor's family. Do we as a congregation expect too much of our pastors so they have little or no time to devote to their own families?
This runaway pastor's wife really made me think about the pastor's at my own church. In this book, two lives that were damaged in their college days are brought face-to-face with the consequences of their actions in their youth. As their lives collide in this political thriller or whatever you choose to call it, God' A thought-provoking insight into the life of a pastor's family.
As their lives collide in this political thriller or whatever you choose to call it, God's love and redemption work all things together for good for His children in "The Pastor's Runaway Wife". Dec 24, Candace rated it it was ok. It changed the whole vibe of the book. She leaves her husband for awhile just to be there to get Michael to pray? Oct 06, Pamela Mason rated it it was amazing. Aug 01, Joann rated it liked it. This is a tough review for me.
It was ok - but some of the stories in the book were choppy and some were never resolved. I think the characters could have been more likable , instead of whiney.
The concept I thought was good - and the mystery surrounding some of the story kept my attention. I listened on audible and perhaps it was the reader. Oct 31, Sherry Swafford rated it it was amazing. I absolutely loved this book! In fact it was so good that I think it should be a movie! I will be looking forward to reading more of Diane Moody's books. If you are a Christian and like to learn about the way the Lord works in our lives and like a good suspense story then this book is for you.
The storyline was exceptional as well as the characters. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would!!! Apr 15, Robert Ruesch rated it it was amazing. Consider this; you are in a room, that is the plot of the book. There are many doors, which are the sub-plots. As you open a door and learn what is happening, you look forward to going around the room and continue to open more doors. Each entry spurs you on to another and another. Start reading and opening one door at a time. Mar 25, Nancy Heinrich rated it it was amazing. Captivating Novel I wasn't expecting such a captivating novel when I picked this book.
A Pastor's wife, overwhelmed by her life, and a man, betrayed by family and friends , become accidentally marooned in a place in Colorado. Neither was expecting the other to be present. Moving frequently between present and past, with twists and turns, spiritual and soul searching, this becomes a page turner. Oct 28, Robyn rated it really liked it. Even as an adult, this background influences my perception and experience with church. Pray for your Pastor's family and understand that being a "Pastor's Wife" never goes away, even after retirement.
Being a PK preacher's kid is also a life long syndrome! Jun 17, Tricia Hungerford rated it it was amazing. I was astounded at how good this book was! I don't think I have ever read such a complicated, mind bending, suspenseful book, that starred God in such a realistic manner! Moody is to be congratulated! I am definitely going to see what else she has written! Oct 31, Jill rated it liked it. The beginning grabbed my attention, however the book began to drag. I skimmed about pages and read the ending. The ending was a surprise and not at all what I expected. I give the book 3. I am on the fence if I will read more from this author or not.
Dec 01, Jackie rated it it was amazing. I loved this book so much. But I feel like 3 characters didn't have a rightful ending. We were just left hanging on what was to become of them. Their stories were yet to be fully told. Maybe there will be a follow up book? Dec 06, Shannon rated it liked it Shelves: It was not what I expected it to be. The first part really intrigued me and made me think about all the pressures put on a pastor's wife. I really thought the author would send someone her way to help her work through them or give her some perspective, instead there was a twist to the story line.
Not a bad read, just didn't go the way I thought it would.
Oct 10, Julie Whitaker rated it it was amazing. Few people understand the pressures and expectations in a pastor's home. I was a PK and the theme of this book rings true.
And I love the ending. Oct 04, Sue Ferryman rated it really liked it. There were some surprises especially at the end. Would have liked to have had a little more develope to the Max reveal. All in all an enjoyable read. Jan 01, Lois rated it it was amazing. Excellent Real-Life Drama Great story line and cast of characters. Sorry to admit, but I was happy to see an accurate portrayal of many congressmen, pastors' lives and the wives involved. The ending was truly satisfying and possible, where nothing is impossible. Oct 22, Joyce Loth rated it it was ok. It was entertaining but rather predictable characters.
It bothered me that so many church people were pictured in a negetavie way: