loving those you’re leaving behind

Downsizing to Move Overseas, Part 3

Go. Serve. Love is loving this new series on downsizing to live overseas by Rebecca Skinner, who grew up as a…

2 years ago

One Way to Tell People You Love You’re Going Overseas

Seared in my memory is the moment we mentioned to my husband’s side of the family we were considering moving…

3 years ago

Goodbyes: Managing Your Painful “Lasts”

I recently spoke with a friend as she prepared for our church's Fall Festival on October 31. They're headed to…

5 years ago

“Is Support-Raising More Efficient if I Present to a Large Group?”

Say you've got a fundraising trip scheduled to an area with lots of personal contacts--but not that much time. Would…

5 years ago

On Trusting God with Those We Leave Behind

It must have been around the time we left for Africa. I can't tell you exactly. In the midst of…

6 years ago

Make It Count: The Art of Saying Goodbye

I grew up overseas. In fact, I attended 15 different schools by the time I graduated high school. So you…

6 years ago

He Said/She Said. You Say? “What do you wish you’d known before you went?” Part I

"I wish I knew how to deal with conflict." Answer from Paul, who served in Uganda and Rwanda for two…

7 years ago

#WFMW: Telling People You Love You’re Going Overseas

Ever had a friend whose passion occasionally outpaced his good judgment? Maybe you’re like, Dude. I love your heart. But…

7 years ago