If you read the following preface, would you continue reading? If yes, what encouraged you to turn the page? If not, what could I change to entice you to read on? This is the preface to my WIP, The Secret Life of a Preacher's Wife. I appreciate any feedback you'd like to share, since I'm sending a partial out next week to an agent. Thank you, dear friends.Although I’m a pastor’s wife of over thirty-five years, I am as ordinary as anyone, doing my best to make sense of my hectic life, with God’s extraordinary help.
Only once did someone say I was a deep thinker, and that was my husband on our first date, long before he became my husband. I have a wee suspicion he was trying to impress me. It worked.
Even though I believed him at the time, I have since discovered how common my thinking and responses work. If a member of our congregation criticizes my husband, I get my dander up. If a person I care about is mad at me, I grieve. My feelings become hurt as deeply as yours when someone unjustly judges my motives. I argue with my husband, blame myself for others’ mistakes, and have an occasional pity party.
I have, however, made a few unusual discoveries. And experienced some unique situations. Through these, God has taught me a teacup-full of insights.
Some, you may already know. Others may encourage, surprise, or shock you. A few may tempt you to boil over with indignation. A handful might change your thinking, or even your life.
If you are searching for deep, theological answers to your problems, you have picked up the wrong book. But if you, like me, are a common person seeking uncommon help from the Lord, and if you are interested in peeking into in my teacup for some possible surprises or encouragement, then keep reading.
You may uncover a few notable answers after all. That is my prayer for you.
