by jfforde | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday, Fundraising, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Suffering, Transition
In the spring we have several little sayings to aid us in describing the season. (In like a lion, out like a lamb, for instance.) We ought to have some for autumn, don’t you think. This season is so mercurial. Unpredictable in every way except its unpredictability.... 
by jfforde | Jun 9, 2017 | Casual Friday, Fundraising, Missionary Care, Thriving, Transition
Every time I interact with a missionary I am reminded how vitally important it is for them to have a solid network of care providers standing with them. You are part of someone’s network. Maximize your potential for helping them thrive with resources like these. LIFE... 
by jfforde | Jun 2, 2017 | Casual Friday, Personal Issues, Thriving
Anyone else feel like this year is running away with them? Is it really June already? Missionaries are in the process of returning to their passport country in droves. That means you and I have tons of opportunities to care for them using resources like these. And for... by jfforde | May 26, 2017 | Casual Friday, Thriving, Transition
Short and sweet this week. We’ve had a very full guest load and little free time for scouring the internet. But I trust that these few links will be of some use to you in your ongoing efforts to improve your missionary care skills. LIFE ON THE FIELD An alternative to... by jfforde | May 19, 2017 | Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Thriving, Transition
Is it Friday again already? What happened to this week? Of wait…I remember—I was sick. While hosting eight guests. I love what we do here at the lodge, but sometimes it’s flat-out inconvenient. Then again, caring for others is rarely convenient. The best way to make... 