Tales From The Pastorium

This volume is a collection of anecdotes from a PK (Preacher's Kid).

WAR TALES is a collection of reality as much as it is a collection of short fiction. It tells of love sometimes unrequited love and stubborn hope, of vengeance and madness. It tells of people and places devoid of distinction between dream and reality. It however predominantly tells of war, as Silas puts it: There are those who kill in the believe that it is a direct instruction from God and a prerequisite for eternal life, there are also those afflicted by bitterness, anger, frustration and a host of negative emotions which having been suppressed unsuccessfully, erupt and destroy much good. In WAR TALES & Other Short Stories, anything is possible. You will meet David King on his messianic quest, Abu and the baffling love he has for his boss, Aunt Dorcas who finds herself a husband against all odds and several other remarkable characters.

No one ever said being a pastor's wife was going to be easy. But for those new to the role, it can quickly become overwhelming. Wives' Lives: Tales from the Parsonage culls the experiences of dozens of women to give an inside look into surviving-even thriving-as a church's first lady. Told from a multiplicity of viewpoints and Christian backgrounds, this eye-opening, humorous and insightful collection of stories and remembrances reveals what life is really like for ministers' wives. You'll gain powerful insight into the challenges, privileges and joys of this role, told in women's own words, including: Sharing a husband with a church family that demands much of his time - and how others have beat loneliness. Surviving in a fishbowl atmosphere where everything's on display - particularly for those new to a church family. Avoiding and, when necessary, defusing personal conflicts among church members before they get out of control. Finding one's valued purpose in the church whether it's in service, leadership, or education. Balancing priorities between the church, husband, family and self intended to inform, share, support, and yes-amuse, Wives' Lives is perfect for anyone looking for a little more understanding of the role of the minister's wife.

This book contains incidents of unusual happenings in the life of one pastor's wife. All happenings in the book are real and unexpected.