Comments on: A Word to Seminary Wives

By: lindsey5jackson (Lindsey Jackson)

lindsey5jackson (Lindsey Jackson) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:41:53 +0000

Steve is thinking about going to seminary and asked me what I think… great blog! http://www.goingtoseminary.com/a-word-to-the-wives/

By: Some (not new) thoughts on the seminary journey - deTheos

Some (not new) thoughts on the seminary journey - deTheos — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:11:01 +0000

[...] No new thoughts here, but just found out my brief articles at GoingtoSeminary.com are all indexed here. Haven’t written anything new at that site in many months. Kari’s articles are here, which are deeper and better; especially recommend “A Word to Seminary Wives.” [...]

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:38:56 +0000

My husband is going to seminary and he is on his second year. I like what you have to say but I must say, visiting classes with him would be tough due to the fact that I think I have burned those bridges. He probably wouldn’t want me to go. I have met some of his friends and they all seem to be wanting “community” but then they totally leave me out, what part of community is that? Its like a clique. Also why is he coming home and spewing out so many new ideas or beliefs. I can’t keep up. His seminary friends swear and drink beer. What am I supposed to take from this? When the man I have been married to for 16 years ends up turning into someone I don’t know. It has caused a lot of problems for our marriage.

By: Melynda

Melynda — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:09:43 +0000

Kari, thanks for this post! As a woman who began seminary two years ago as a single, independently minded female , my new husband and I are currently thinking and praying through the implications of two full-time newlywed students who work part-time and are involved in the church. We’re also asking questions like, what do gender roles look like in such a marriage? Where are we going to work? What about starting a family?
Anyway, thanks for your insights, Kari. I hope the LORD blesses your studies. Do you intend to work in the church in the future?

By: Karmay

Karmay — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:29:46 +0000

I am seeking advice…
I feel I am responsible for taking care of our family financially so that my husband can attend seminary full time (it must be full time to have financial support). He feels responsible financially and may not relinquish this responsibility to me. I have not been able to earn enough to make up the difference yet. I trust God will pave the way, but I need some guidance– I want to do all I can. I feel like there MUST be a way, but I don’t see it.

By: Kari

Kari — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:01:32 +0000

By: Kari

Kari — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:01:14 +0000

Kari-
Thank you for your words of wisdom….My husband has just enrolled and has started online this week. (8/-08) My situation is unique in that we have been married for 14 years and have two daughters-10 and11. He has been a believer for only 3 years and has such a burning desire to follow Christ’s command of the Great Commission and spread the Gospel! Your words ” I propose that your callling requires a steeper climb, a higher road, a costlier sacrifice,” really hit me. This journey that he is taking will be a great challenge for me. I pray that Christ will give me the strenghth, grace and courage to encourage him and my children.
I look forward to reading more insites from your and my best for a great semester!
Kari Strobel
PS I like your name!

By: A Word to the Wives | Kari Patterson

A Word to the Wives | Kari Patterson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:58:38 +0000

[...] I won’t always be linking to every article I write for goingtoseminary.com, but I think this one is applicable to wives whose husbands are undertaking any adventure, leap of faith, or even any wife who wants to support her husband more fully than before.Â Check it out here… [...]

By: A word to the seminary wives from my wonderful seminary wife | deTheos

A word to the seminary wives from my wonderful seminary wife | deTheos — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:23:20 +0000

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