The Honeymoon’s Over
Author’s Note: My husband and I have been serving in South Asia for almost 20 years. I am sharing an article that I wrote in our very first year on the field – 2006 – as I wa
How Exactly Is God Working My Suffering for Good?
We know the promise – God works all things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. But sometimes, this promise can feel trite or misused when
Jesus Wept. Do You? (Part 2)
Many times we subconsciously have wrong beliefs about grief, such as that crying is weak or that self-reflection is self-centered and unproductive, which leads us to avoid, stuff,
Jesus Wept. Do You? (Part 1)
Many times we subconsciously have wrong beliefs about grief, such as that crying is weak or that self-reflection is self-centered and unproductive, which leads us to avoid, stuff,
Is Self Care Biblical? With Counselor Kim Day
Is self-care worldly and selfish or biblical? Listen in as biblical counselor Kim Day gives a biblical perspective on this topic. Self-care is not just a worldly trend; it is th
Don’t Waste Your Furlough! Challenges, Purposes, and Tips for a Furlough that Will Restore Your Fervor for the Lord and Your Ministry
A furlough is an extended time back in one’s home/passport country at regular intervals for cross-cultural workers. Listen in as we share 4 purposes for furlough, common chal
Getting to the Heart: Cross-Cultural Counseling and Contextualization (with Matt and Sheryl)
How do we as outsiders learn to communicate the gospel and provide biblical counsel cross-culturally in a way that gets to people’s hearts? Listen in as Matt and Sheryl share
20 Years Later and Still Dealing With This: A Biblical Response to Culture Stress (Part 2)
Culture stress is an inevitable challenge for sent-out ones living in foreign cultures, and it doesn’t seem to go away! Listen in as we discuss some of the heart-level causes
20 Years Later and Still Dealing With This: A Biblical Response to Culture Stress (Part 1)
Culture stress is an inevitable challenge for sent-out ones living in foreign cultures, and it doesn’t seem to go away! Listen in as we discuss some of the heart-level causes