Balancing Ministry & Family Resource List

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. ~ Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV)

Enjoy these strategies for achieving balance in ministry!

	GENERAL BALANCING STRATEGIES
	Finding Balance Many women in ministry struggle daily and painfully with the issue of balance.
	Taming Busyness Balancing Ministry Priorities - Getting into the habit of receiving the busyness of the day from Jesus' hands.
	Balancing for Blending Stuart Briscoe shares how marriage and ministry are not "counteracting forces".
	Running on Empty Handling Burnout in Ministry - A ministry workaholic discovers a secret that turns burnout into joy.

	BALANCING MINISTRY AND MARRIAGE
	Make a Covenant How are we handling stress and conflict in our own marriage?
	That's That The story of Stuart and Jill Briscoe's faith and love through 50 years of marriage and ministry.
	God's Calling Me, You, Us A couple discovers four lessons as they discern God's will together in ministry.
	A Lifetime of Love and Ministry Discover what makes a marriage and ministry partnership last for more than 70 years.
	Hand's Off My Husband Supporting your husband when he's been wounded by others.
	Praying for Your Husband As significant as ministries seem to be, the most important ministry is that of praying for your husband.
	How to Thrive in Marriage and Ministry Here are 25 things we've learned that have helped us to not only survive, but thrive in marriage and ministry.

	BALANCING MINISTRY AND FAMILY
	Can You Balance Ministry & Family Applying this one principle makes it possible.
	Not So Bad After All Three benefits of being a ministry kid.
	9 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Helping your kids grow up in a healthier environment.
	MInistry Kids Have Needs Too! Being the child of parents in ministry is unique and challenging.
	The 1-2-3's of Raising Godly Kids Practical tips for raising kids who love God and the church.
	Blaming Yourself for Your Prodigal A mother's journey in parenting a prodigal child.

	BALANCING MINISTRY AND FRIENDSHIPS
	Building Friendships in Ministry Developing intimate friendships can require change and risk, but it is possible.
	Fresh Friendships New best friends are blessings from God to ministry wives.
	Friendships Made in Heaven How one group of ministry wives are building friendships through a support group.
	The Friendship Factor Is it possible for women in ministry to find friends they can trust?