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		<title>Confessions of an Apathetic Pastor’s Wife</title>
		<description>Discuss Confessions of an Apathetic Pastor’s Wife</description>
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			<title>Ami says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Although I can appreciate the writer's tips on how to become an UN-apathetic pastor's wife, I agree whole heartedly with Jan Willem's comment. I've been a pastor's wife for almost 10 years now and I've struggled each and every day since the day we got married to become a "perfect example" to everyone. I've just now come to accept the fact that I can't live up to everyone's expectations. All I can do is do what God has called me to do - and that is to love and support my husband in HIS ministry. Besides, I think being perfect causes you to be un-relatable and un-approachable. It makes people feel like they can't be themselves around you. I would rather have a relationship with someone who is real and not fake. Someone who has the same daily struggles as a wife, mom, Christian, etc... I think it is also crucial to let our children (or PK's) know that it's okay that we aren't perfect, because GOD IS and he loves us anyway...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ami</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>emma says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well, our pastor's wife doesn't ever have to worry about becoming apathetic because she's never done a lick of service in the 20 years she's been there. Has never sent so much as a get-well card to a sick person, has never attended, yet lone taught, a bible study. Only talks to her inner circle. You'd say she was an awful pastor's wife but she's actually well suited to our minister because he's the same way. People come, get disgusted with the coldness of church then leave, but someone else comes in the revolving door to take their place. Rinse and repeat for 20 years.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>emma</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Eloise says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The most important requirement of Christianity is waiting on God!!! Very few do this and resort to a quick prayer or scripture reading. There is so much more in the presence of God - renewed strength & revealed will of God! What we need is communion & fellowship with our Saviour! Only when we become one with Him, can we be the salt and the light unto this world!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Eloise</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Jan Willem says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-leadership40/women-in-leadership/18489-confessions-of-an-apathetic-pastors-wife#comment-1206</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think there are many pastor's wives who need something else then a list of principles to follow. Might it not be that the whole concept of being an example drives them to performance orientation? Should it not be the life of Christ in them that will grow fruits as a product of grace inside a relationship with Him? Those fruits are the example and come from Him. Not from the effort out of our own flesh. Living as a role model and an example all to easily becomes living a lie, if it is not living from what Christ is doing in you. It also drains your energy and this will result in apathy. This apathy will not be defeated with putting more energy in a way of life that actually caused it. If you try to live differently then you normally do, because your husband is a pastor, you might be pushing yourself to act out a role that is not written for you. This role actually keeps people on a distance. Leaders showing weakness can be an example of how Gods' grace works in this!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jan Willem</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Dr. Angela S. Perry says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was very blessed by this transparent message. Thanks a million. I truly needed this. May the Lord continue to give you strength as you give others strength.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dr. Angela S. Perry</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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