emotionally healthy missions

When You’re Feeling Like “Just the Trailing Spouse”

I've been feeling a bit of shame these days about being a “trailing spouse”. Since moving back to the U.S.,…

3 years ago

What to Expect When You’re Ex-pat-ing

One year after my family arrived in Uganda, I sat in a gentle sunrise on our porch, overlooking a corner…

3 years ago

Rhythms that Restore: Must-Haves Overseas, Part II

Missed Part I on rhythms of restoration? Grab it here. Six months into my family moving to Uganda, finding effective…

3 years ago

Restorative Rhythms: Must-Haves Overseas, Part I

Before we sold our minivan upon moving from Africa, my husband and I totaled up how many times we'd been…

3 years ago

Exhausted in Ministry: Pitfalls to Avoid

Allow me, if you would, to illustrate something from a movie I don't at all recommend. Maybe you remember Shallow…

3 years ago

Tough Overseas Transitions for Kids–and God’s “Treats”

"I'm not going!" My son sat on the floor, one shoe to his side, cheeks slick with tears. My heart…

3 years ago

Why Missionaries Leave Prematurely: FREE Download

You're looking in an overseas direction, maybe even beginning the sacrifices to get there. Perhaps you've sold the Volvo, put…

3 years ago

When My Child’s Fluency = My Success

One benefit of my kids growing up overseas is their rich experience of another culture.  My kids absorb elements of…

3 years ago

Do You Really Need Training to be a Missionary?

Maybe you've wondered about the level of importance you should place on training to be a missionary. Is "training" more…

4 years ago

A Missionary Budget: What Costs Does it Include?

Wondering what goes into a missionary budget (which, when you're raising support, can feel overwhelming)? We let you peek behind…

4 years ago