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A Yellow Christmas: Dotsie’s Story

Even though it was years ago, I remember it as clearly as if it were today: the year our Christmas…

4 years ago

Words: The Gift to Give This Christmas

Words are powerful. With a click of the lock, the creak of the wooden door and the click of my…

4 years ago

“Have I Ever Failed You?”

I was leaning back in my chair at 6 AM in our spare bedroom that doubled as an office. And…

4 years ago

Top Missions Podcasts of 2020!

Recently I described my new favorite morning routine while I set the kids up for virtual schooling. Once things hit…

4 years ago

Creative Celebration: Why It Matters Overseas

Editor's note: When you're far from home, celebrations can both intensify and improve that "fish out of water" feeling. Celebrating…

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

Awake. Arise. Stand. Walk: My Prayer for the Church

  I awake. Soon, it's morning coffee, dishes from last night, and a missions podcast. It’s become my new routine…

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

Desperate Prayers: David’s Story

We were heading into the mountains to hold workshops for lay leaders and pastors. But I had a problem. I…

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