Cross-cultural work is not easy, and struggles can lead to questioning God’s will for our life. It’s not wrong to ask questions as long as we look to God for the answers. … More He Sees What We Don’t: A Lesson in Trust
Taking time to remember helps us to recognize God’s faithfulness and watchcare over us all across the years of our service. … More Thinking Back
Church planting is not simple, nor is it easy. In fact, it can get quite messy before all is said and done. Still, it’s worth the effort. … More It’s a Messy Business
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