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
Being available to connect others is a great way God allows us to be part of the process in another’s life and spiritual journey. We can find great joy, even when it means we step back so they can step forward. … More Jars of clay, willing vessels
Friends are special, chosen relationships. Jesus chooses us as friends, not servants. … More Friends not Servants
Even cross-cultural workers who have grown up with technology can have too much of a good thing during quarantine. Try these tips for connecting. … More Too much of a good thing
Triggers are nothing new. Taking offense is as old as history itself. God’s Word has always been a stumbling block. What do you do when a person rejects it? … More Walking or Stumbling?
Struggling with answers in grief and loss? When there are no answers God’s presence is enough. … More No Answers
Lessons learned from being Odd Man Out. It’s not all bad. … More Odd Man Out
Has life knocked the wind out of your faith? Are you struggling when evil seems to gain the upper hand in the life of those you love? Focus on Jesus. … More Focus in the Frailty
We expect trouble. We can’t avoid it. Jesus even told us, “in this world, you will have tribulation.” That’s the nature of living in a fallen world, the nature of sinful man. The problem is when it comes from the sinner saved by grace. We’re supposed to be new creations in Christ, so why do we … More Internal Bleeding
As an introvert, I have friends and then I have friends, and I’m always amazed at how the Lord provides those friends to pour into my life at just the right time. This is what I’ve experienced in the past weeks, and I’m grateful to his provision. I have decided that being involved in overseas ministry is a … More You Need a Friend