marriage

Simply Indispensable? On the Importance of Your Work (…Or Not?)

Ever lost a job? Years ago, after a frequent series of layoffs in my company, the axe finally fell on me.…

5 years ago

How to Tell Kids You’re Moving Overseas as Missionaries

"When Should We Tell Them?" I'd say--and most sites agree--as soon as possible. Your goal? Well-adjusted kids with ownership in…

6 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

Cultural Iceberg: Collectivist vs. Individualistic Societies

We’re excited to welcome back Sheri of Engineering Ministries International for her final post of her invaluable three-part series on…

6 years ago

The Cultural Iceberg: What You Need to Know about Cross-cultural Communication

We’re excited to welcome back Sheri of Engineering Ministries International. EMI mobilizes architects, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals–including those through…

6 years ago

What Lies Beneath: Recognizing Cultural “Icebergs”

We're excited to welcome Sheri of Engineering Ministries International. EMI mobilizes architects, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals–including those through…

6 years ago

“What kind of characteristics do I need as a missionary?”

It might come to mind as you're taping another box shut, or when you're about to pass one of those…

6 years ago

Entering into a Cultural “Marriage”: Do I Need to Like the People I Serve?

Question. How important is it to be physically attracted to the person you want to marry? Obviously a person can…

6 years ago

Open Letter to the Spouse Who Doesn’t Feel as “Called”

Hey. Every situation is different, I know. But I've talked to a few of you. I've seen the strained look…

6 years ago

Beginning Packing List: East Africa

Wondering what to pack to go overseas long-term? It can get tricky. Every country has different items available...or not. (If…

6 years ago