Dear Friend, When Kay Fuller e-mailed me that she loved to write and was especially interested in topics pertaining to pastors' wives, I asked her to consider writing an article for Connecting. Of the topics she suggested to me, I picked this one on money. Besides pastors' wives, missionary women and women on church staffs read this newsletter. I believe that the issues Kay delved into are applicable to them as well. I know they're relevant to me as one who receives financial compensation for doing ministry.
Money is a difficult subject to deal with.
In a culture that gives the message that a person is worth what she earns, money often confers or withholds self-esteem. It's not just a saying that money is power. And in our day, as in that of James, the wealthy are invited to positions at the head table and the front of the line. This is not to minimize the stress that finances can bring. If you're struggling with this or any other issue, I'm here for you.