The pastor's wife : strengthened by grace for a life of love / [print]
Gloria Furman.
- Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, (c)2015.
- 156 pages.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Loving the chief shepherd -- "But you're the pastor's wife" -- On inheriting a kingdom of idols and expectations -- Stay close to your shepherd, little sheep -- Loving an under-shepherd -- On doing him good (and not harm) -- Undergirding the overseer -- You married the man who marries people -- Loving the bride of Christ -- What on earth is the church? -- Gifted to give what God has given -- Weakness finders and Christ's sufficient strength -- Here comes the bridegroom!
In this encouraging and often humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors' wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance-whether it's late-night counseling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands' preaching. Filled with life-giving truth from God's Word, this book will help pastors' wives joyfully treasure their Savior, love their husbands, and serve their churches.