The blogosphere doesn't need another "fly in the eye" story about how bad it is for orphaned children in third-world countries. I don't know about you, but these stories just beat me down, leaving me with a bad case of compassion fatigue. And honestly, when I pack my...
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#theunlikelymissionary is going back to africa!
I'm telling you now, I'm gonna be a wreck. Has it really been four and a half years since my first mission trip to Africa? That trip broke me in ways I never could have imagined. It changed the course of my life forever. It lit a fire in me not only for global...
carrying christmas
My husband and I will celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary on Wednesday. On Friday, I'll remove my diamond rings. Not to worry, though. It's only temporary. I've had my flu shot, popped my first malaria pills, and packed last year's Cipro just in case. I'm making a...
the problem with missions
The problem with missions is there are no worthy people. Only a worthy God. Thus grace. If we were worthy, well that would make the whole escapade quite a bit simpler. If we could measure up those we deem deserving, the orphans and widows and oppressed, we could fuel...
how to derail your next mission trip
An old dusty school bus rolls through a cloud of dust and out come twenty...
an unfinished father’s day
It's hard to believe it was nine years ago when it happened. We were new...
when it’s good to be in my face: 7 tips to keep supporters involved in your mission
[serialposts]In keeping with our May Missions Focus, we have the author of...
i’m home. now what?
[serialposts]It was my first mission trip, so I wasn't sure what to expect....
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