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5 Things Every Missionary Wants You to Know About Culture Shock

April 9, 2015

Something unique happens when you come off of the mission field for awhile. My husband and I are three months into our sabbatical, and a lot of our conversations lately have been about cultural differences. They pop up in the most unusual ways and at unexpected times. We chuckle at the way things are done… Read More 5 Things Every Missionary Wants You to Know About Culture Shock

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Dear Pastor’s Wife…Thank You.

March 31, 2015

Dear Pastor’s Wife, For consistently supporting your husband spiritually, emotionally, and physically…thank you. Your love is his greatest earthly treasure. For filling in the ‘gaps’ at church, for noticing the little things…thank you.  It makes a difference. For smiling when your own heart is breaking…thank you.  That takes grace. For all of your sacrifices, both… Read More Dear Pastor’s Wife…Thank You.

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Ministry Should Make You Weak

March 20, 2015

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” they say. But I may have to respectfully disagree. Actually, what doesn’t kill you simply lets you survive. It really has nothing to do with strength. Anyone who has fought for their life at one time or another will tell you. Whether a real battle of military proportions,… Read More Ministry Should Make You Weak

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5 Ministry Surprises {And the Gifts They Unwrapped}

August 26, 2014

When I was searching for an image for this post, I asked my husband, “What image comes to mind with the word ‘surprise?’” He answered immediately with “a gift.”  And as I read through the post again for editing purposes, I realized that my husband had just unveiled a profound truth: With each surprise comes… Read More 5 Ministry Surprises {And the Gifts They Unwrapped}

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What Your Ministry May Be Missing

May 5, 2014

You had it when you first started out in ministry. Possibly fresh out of college and overflowing with ideas, you forged ahead with gusto. You felt sure that any day people would begin getting saved and that all of the believers you knew would rally around you to further the cause of Christ. But they… Read More What Your Ministry May Be Missing