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Dry Days, Old Books, & Jesus Trails–Or, Finding My Own Revival

I picked it up because I was feeling dry. The well-thumbed copy of Bruchko seemed to call my name from…

4 years ago

Purpose While You’re Waiting to Go Overseas

“I’m trying to be patient while I wait,” she told me. She smiled, and yet I could see the disappointment. …

4 years ago

Making a difference = a good reason to go overseas?

When I first met the head-turning, nearly-too-good-to-be-true man who would be my husband, there was only one possibly fatal flaw.…

4 years ago

When Did “Home” Become a Difficult Word?

My third child was 3 years old during one of our furloughs, a summer spent in a house provided by…

4 years ago

Dotsie’s Story: Culture Shock, and Making Change

Change doesn’t come easily for me. Or more plainly put, I just don’t like change. Give me a quiet routine…

4 years ago

Trends in Missions to Help You Work Smarter: Part 3

Grab Part 1 and Part 2 Here on trends in missions. Confession: I've never been that trendy of a person.…

4 years ago

Global Missions Trends to Help You Work Smarter: Part 2

Missed the first post on Global Missions Trends? GRAB IT here. I don't know about you, but I do have…

4 years ago

Missions Trends to Help You Work Smarter: Part 1

Do you remember your first exposure to global work? At the risk of dating myself, mine involved slideshows, prayer cards…

4 years ago

Becoming a Missionary: Ultimate Preparation Checklist!

Editor's note: Go. Serve. Love knows the decision and process for becoming a missionary can very quickly become complicated--even overwhelming.…

4 years ago

How to Build Community as a Missionary Overseas

Editor's note: Tucked away in my family room sits a box made of exotic African wood, lugged back using precious…

4 years ago