The Nobody and Somebody Everybody Knows
The Band Perry wedding
By Karen Friday
Reposting this article in celebration of the famous couple’s event that took place a year ago this month, June 2014. Going to the chapel…
I leaned toward my husband with a revelation, “These people think we are somebody.”
A somebody event. The marriage ceremony of two somebodies of fame. My husband had the honor of officiating the wedding. As the pastor’s wife and a family friend, I was invited to attend.
Although they tried to maintain privacy, word leaked to the press and on social media.
We made our way down the street to the small chapel—dressed in a tux and long gown—where a crowd had gathered outside. Fans were being kept behind police barriers marking how close they could come to the area.
June 25, 2015 at 8:40 am | Uncategorized
A Father Who Never Leaves
“I love you.” His voice reassures as he tenderly kisses my forehead.
Hopeful imagination of my biological father. A time he was absent in the life of me and my twin sister.
A girl can dream.
Being young in age and the passing of time have a way of causing memories to escape. I had forgotten what he was like.
We moved from Texas to Virginia and were fortunate to have a wonderful stepfather come into our lives. A man who, along with my mother, cared for and loved us as if we were his own daughters. To this day, I am grateful for him.
But line 7 of my birth certificate held a name.
June 18, 2015 at 8:54 am | Uncategorized
6 Greatest Blessings and Joys of Being a Pastor’s Wife
Last week I shared 6 Confessions and Lessons Learned From a Pastor’s Wife. Part 2 covers blessings and joys.
“Bless your heart!”
I identify myself as a pastor’s wife at speaking events, in my writing bio, and introductions. We are blessed to have three in my family. My twin sister, Sharon and younger sister, Wendi are also pastor’s wives. A spiritual triple threat. Not one person with three skills, but three women who are a threat to spiritual darkness. When God confirms a calling, it punches the devil in the face. It’s when God throws punches!
Discovering I’m a pastor’s wife, sometimes the response is “bless your heart.” In the south, “bless your heart” carries the connotation of empathy for the person’s situation. But it’s also admiration for courage or honor in taking on certain roles—“bless your heart for doing that.”
June 11, 2015 at 9:15 am | Uncategorized
6 Confessions and Lessons Learned From a Pastor’s Wife
By Karen Friday
Resentment sent me a friend request. I could choose to ignore or accept it.
As a pastor’s wife, joy and blessings have befriended me on the journey. However, the path is also filled with hard places. Resentment, discouragement and their friends want to join the posse.
We have served in 8 churches over the past 30 years and my husband is currently the lead pastor at Believers Church.
I have learned some valuable lessons along the way about “friend requests.”
6 confessions and lessons learned:
June 4, 2015 at 9:18 am | Uncategorized