Holding Down the Fort
January 2, 2023
When a spouse travels or is away from home a lot for ministry, how do you survive at home alone or with the kids? Check out these tips for holding down the fort. … More Holding Down the Fort
Category: Mission Monday
Running Out of Juice
December 19, 2022
There is a simple truth about service fatigue: It comes from a lack of rest. We all need to take breaks to recharge or we run out of juice to serve effectively. … More Running Out of Juice
Losing Self in Contextualization
November 28, 2022
Can I ever fit in among the people I’m called to serve? Struggles with contextualization lead many to long for home. What do you do with contextualization frustration? … More Losing Self in Contextualization
My People
November 7, 2022
What can help ease the feeling that you’re always an outsider in service? Get to know the people you serve. The more you put an effort in learning all you can about them, the more they’ll see you as a person who cares for them as they are. … More My People
Team Players
October 24, 2022
Cross-cultural and ministry service is not meant to be done in isolation. We need others in the Body to help us maintain effectiveness and longevity. … More Team Players
Who Am I?
October 3, 2022
Cross-cultural service can bring out the worst in the best of people. It’s important to do some self-evaluation prior to going and even after arrival. … More Who Am I?
When Home Is Not Where Your Heart Is
September 26, 2022
Making a home in a new place of service doesn’t always come with ease and we can be left longing for the comfort of the familiar. If you struggle with finding home, Carol Ghattas has a new book to help. … More When Home Is Not Where Your Heart Is
Questioning Doubt
September 19, 2022
What do you do when you’re not sure if you’re meeting your child’s need while in cross-cultural service? Seek help, search the Scriptures, and talk to your children. … More Questioning Doubt
Finding Friends in Service
September 12, 2022
It’s not always easy to make friends in cross-cultural service, but it’s not impossible. God knows your need and will open your eyes to those who can come alongside you in friendship. … More Finding Friends in Service
Building Bridges with Art
September 5, 2022
Did you know that we can connect with others and begin to build bridges toward the gospel through art? How is God using your artistic gifts to give witness for Jesus? … More Building Bridges with Art