Living faithful, fruitful and fulfilled on the mission field
“Do you know of any short-term teams that could come and work with us?” I was surprised by the question. It seemed to me that they were doing a great job without help from abroad. Inquiring further, it became clear. They didn’t need the team …
It is predictable. Every spring when school fees are due in India, the messages and emails come. “We don’t have enough to pay for our kid’s fees this year!” Desperate missionary parents send out appeals. Often they come in inappropriate ways. They beg people to …
I lay awake at night thinking about some big bills, yet unpaid. I didn’t want to admit it, but I was overwhelmed by worry about money. There was a tightening in my stomach and a feeling of stress as I pondered. How would we pay …
“We’ve tried but no one responds,” they said to me. I saw his sad face and heard the disappointment in his voice. My heart went out to him. His ministry was important. It was worth investing in. Unfortunately, there were several key things necessary in …
Finances are often tight for missionaries. With COVID-19 taking its toll on the global economy, it is likely our financial challenges will grow. The struggle is often more acute for national missionaries, those working in their own countries. There can be a struggle to keep …
Indigenous missionaries and national colleagues seem to believe God for miracles easily. I’ve watched them cast out demons and heal the sick. It doesn’t seem as difficult for them to believe God for these things, as for some of my Western missionary friends. When it …
God is able to heal. I am certain of that! I’ve experienced miraculous healing in my own life again and again. I’ve prayed for others and seen them healed, some instantly, and some over a period of time. Many missionaries believe in God’s miraculous power. …
Children’s education is an important issue for all parents – including missionaries. We want our kids to have the best schooling available. Their future matters to us greatly. Do we stretch our faith and place them in an expensive school, knowing we don’t really have …