missions

Janel’s Story: When Helping Hurts (You)

The phone connection sounded a bit like Oliver, one of my closest Ugandan friends, was crushing newspapers on the other…

2 years ago

10 Ways to Make Sure Conflict Pulls You off the Field

Near the end of my second short-term missions trip, I--a lowly teenager--was surprised to find that conflict with other global…

2 years ago

Jeff’s Story: Life Lessons for a Better “Fruit Salad”

My family and I served six years in Guatemala when I became aware nearly all the songs sung in churches…

2 years ago

Reverse Culture Shock: My Story

Reverse culture shock is real. Each time I return back to the States, I feel like a perfect stranger once…

2 years ago

Why Are Muslims Coming to Know Christ More Than Ever?

Devout Muslims pray Sura One every day, reminding themselves of God’s sovereignty, the day of judgment, and the importance of finding…

2 years ago

Marketplace missions: 4.13 billion reasons to consider

Go. Serve. Love's always pretty hyped to share marketplace-missions-related stories and thoughts from Marketplace & Development Enterprises, an organization providing business, vocational,…

2 years ago

Flying with Kids Internationally: 25 Tips

Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on Rebecca Hopkins’ blog, Borneo Wife, when she and her husband served in Indonesia.…

2 years ago

Discipleship, Personal Training, & Tomatoes: Don’t Miss This

A couple of my kids have recently joined the other two in pursuing some personal fitness goals. So y’know, that’s…

2 years ago

Verses to Help You Trust [FREE PRINTABLE]

When my husband and I headed overseas, my soul was one giant, multicolored ball of playdough. There was the largest…

2 years ago

5 Ways to Protect Your Marriage Overseas

The news sat heavy in my stomach: the weight of sadness, wishing the situation could be different. I'd just heard…

2 years ago