How to Build an Effective Missionary Team

How to Build an Effective Missionary Team

One of my friends has a coffee mug that says, “I don’t like morning people- or mornings- or people.” It brings a smile to my face. Yep. I’ve felt that way before! Some people are terribly difficult to deal with. This can be especially true 

Pursue Excellence Not Perfection

Pursue Excellence Not Perfection

“Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Have you ever read Matt. 5:48 and thought, “Does God really expect me to be perfect?” He does have a high standard of holiness. Our Father wants us to become like Him. This can feel heavy 

Do You Feel Like They Don’t Really Listen?

Do You Feel Like They Don’t Really Listen?

“I’ve told him how I feel so many times. It’s like I am talking to a brick wall. Nothing I say sinks in!” These thoughts circled through my mind, making me feel miserable. My husband and I were talking, but definitely not communicating. It was 

4 Ways to Hope When Things Feel Hopeless

4 Ways to Hope When Things Feel Hopeless

“Hope is hard sometimes,” I thought, contemplating the impossible situation before me. “I don’t want to set myself up for disappointment. Is it worth hoping things can change?” Semi-hopeless thoughts ran through my mind. It is important not to put our hope in the wrong 

When I’m Not Where I Want to Be – Life in Exile

When I’m Not Where I Want to Be – Life in Exile

My husband stopped counting. Not me. This was the seventh time we’d rebooked our flights. I felt angry and a bit depressed. Would we never get to return home? Living in exile isn’t easy. Whether physical or other, I often find myself not quite where 

Will Trauma on the Mission Field Lead to Further Loss?

Will Trauma on the Mission Field Lead to Further Loss?

Missionary adventures can turn into tragedy. Our journey usually starts with tremendous excitement. We are ready to take on great challenges for God’s Kingdom’s sake. Then, as the months and years go by, we often encounter circumstances far different from what we expected. Coup d’etats, 

Can God Provide for Missionary Kids with Special Needs?

Can God Provide for Missionary Kids with Special Needs?

The education of children on the mission field is a major concern. This is especially true when they have special needs. God loves missionary kids and knows how to provide for them. Their destiny matters to God as much as it does to us, their 

How to Set Objectives and Make an Effective Sabbatical Plan

How to Set Objectives and Make an Effective Sabbatical Plan

Burnout signs – they are relatively easy to spot. Low energy. Reduced passion for ministry. Not getting things done that normally are quite easy to do. One way of addressing these issues is to consider taking a sabbatical. To make it a success, you need 

John Chau’s Death: Bold Courage or Youthful Passion Gone Wrong?

John Chau’s Death: Bold Courage or Youthful Passion Gone Wrong?

John Chau’s recent death in the Indian Ocean prompted many tweets, posts and news articles this past week. Murdered by Sentinelese tribesmen, John was a fairly young missionary. He went to a remote and unreached tribe with a passion to share the gospel with them. 

Have a Team Member With a Super “Unique” Personality?

Have a Team Member With a Super “Unique” Personality?

Ego-centric, direct, domineering, controlling, independent, critical…that list sounded down-right nasty to me. I didn’t want to be a “D” personality! I promptly decided I disliked personality tests. No one was going to put a label on me as to what personality type I had. Decision