“Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife” Blog Tour, Part I

I hope you enjoy this interview with the author of “Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife.” I was a pastor’s wife for almost 20 years and this book would have been an encouragement to me during those years.

October is Pastor Appreciation month and this would be a great gift for your pastor’s wife with a note of appreciation.

Enjoy the interview!

Beverly: Kathryn, when and how did you first get the inspiration to write “Confessions Of A Pastor’s Wife”?

Kathryn: I write about this in the intro of the book. It was literally like a burning bush moment for me. In 2004 God gave me all of the chapter titles all at once. He was literally speaking this book into me! I never expected it! It’s one of the reasons the subtitle is “He Speaks, Can You Hear Him?” I literally ran into my office and grabbed my prayer journal and began writing all of the chapter titles down as fast as He was delivering them to me. They came in perfect speed – it was overwhelming and awesome! I stood there in amazement staring at each chapter title – knowing what would be in every single chapter! Of course, immediately thereafter began to have all of the feelings of being unable, unworthy, and unqualified to do this work. But it was God who gave it to me and He who made the way for it to be completed.

Beverly: What was the process of writing this book work? Was this an all-at-once kind of epiphany or did this take years in the making, collecting thoughts and ultimately putting them together?

Kathryn: I mentioned before how God gave me the book to write in 2004, but it wasn’t until 2006 that I really began to write it. He had to build my faith further, nudging me along. One of the ways in which He continued the prompting was that He provided me with a life coach to hold me accountable, to push me. Then once I finally surrendered all of the self-doubt, unworthiness and fears I began standing it this beautiful place of faith, with His power. He gave me a joy around it and then I began to write. It was like opening up a vein, it just began to flow. There were times when I couldn’t pull myself away from the writing, that’s when the writing is great! That’s when you feel the power of God, the Holy Spirit moving through you, Him speaking. That’s the gift He gives me in it. I am so thankful for this gift. It’s all from Him, all of it. I love it.

Beverly: One of the chapters in your book that is titled “Discovering God” you say that there are “moments when God speaks to you through your dreams” does God still speak to you in your dreams?

Kathryn: Oh yes, He sure does, and I hope He never stops! He also speaks to my husband in dreams. Dreams seem to be one of the ways He has revealed major transactions that are headed our way. He speaks profoundly to me through the dreams. It’s not every day, but when it happens it’s intense. In the book I write about some of the dreams He has given me that have come to pass. He’s also done so with Bruce.

Beverly: You talk about the many ways in which God speaks to us, do you hear His voice as an audible voice or is it an inner sensing voice? Also can you share a few ways in which God speaks and reveals Himself to us, while backing this up through Scripture?

Kathryn: I don’t hear Him in an audible voice, it’s an inner voice that I hear Him, and I hear Him through His Word. Some Biblical references in which God speaks to us are: Exodus 3:14: God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” ACTS 9:15: “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.’” 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the rest of the interview with Kathryn Bonner, author of “Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife.”

2 Comments

  1. Hello Beverly!

    I wanted to take a breather from all of the busyness of the day, and stop by to visit your blog once again, this time leaving a comment to thank you from the depth of my soul for hosting me and my book “Confessions Of A Pastor’s Wife – He Speaks Can You Hear Him?” on your charming blog!

    I feel truly honored by your gift of generosity to host me. I pray that you always hear the voice of our Lord speaking straight into your heart.

    Books, Blogs & Blessings,
    Kathryn Bonner

    Author – Speaker – Life Coach
    http://www.KathrynBonner.com
    http://www.AwakeningsLifeCoaching.com
    http://www.WomenOfPassionatePurpose.com

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