A you taking the primary role in the spiritual formation of your child or letting someone else handle it? The gaps we leave will be filled; it’s important to make sure you know it’s going to be with God’s Word, not man’s. … More A Family of the Word
If Church life can be messy, so can mission life. Much of that is due to our unique personalities. Getting along with colleagues is a learning process but well worth it. … More Getting Along
That is the question, but you’re probably wondering why I’m asking it for a Mission Monday post. So, I’ll tell you. I recently had a conversation related to a cross-cultural worker who had only been in their country of service for one year. You know what that looks like—culture shock, full-blown language learning, and still … More To Speak or Not to Speak?
Change in ministry can bring a sense of homesickness for what we’ve known before. It’s important to learn to accept the seasons of life in service. … More Accepting the Seasons of Life
If there’s one thing we can’t stop while serving, it’s the aging process. With aging comes new perspectives on home and what it means. … More We Grow Old While Serving
Leaving home means coming back to what we knew is no longer a given. Being at home at home takes work and requires help from others. … More When Home Changes
How we leave a place of service impacts how we find home in the next location. … More Leaving Well
When we walk into service, we walk into battle. Thankfully, the Lord has provided just what we need to face it–His armor. … More Staying Battle Ready
Fitting into a new culture takes adjustment that can be painful. Part of that adjustment is to our expectations and those of our teammates and the people we serve. Finding balance is needed for long-term service. … More Square Peg in a Round Hole
We are created to do good works, but not everyone we’re asked by others to do. Sometimes we need to say no. … More No Is Not a Dirty Word