by Dave | Sep 22, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
The past two weeks in California were extremely productive for us as we visited with previous partners on the field, former missionaries, future missionaries, and current missionaries. We had the privilege of conducting a missionary care workshop at a large church,... 
by Dave | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Personal Issues, Suffering, Thriving
The horrific events unfolding in Houston, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh this past week remind us all of how desperately we need each other to be the expression of God’s care and compassion. Physical tragedies produce obvious opportunities to step up and contribute... by Dave | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Thriving
This week’s solar eclipse certainly got everyone’s attention. Even at 85% where I live, it was an uncanny experience. But for most of the rest of the world it was business as usual. That means your missionary friends continue to need your help and encouragement. These... 
by Dave | Aug 18, 2017 | Casual Friday, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
Around here the leaves are already transitioning from various shades of green to a spectrum of chartreuses. Some (like our walnut trees) are starting their annual pilgrimage toward the burial grounds of their forefathers. Though it seems bit early, the calendar and... 
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 | Mar 31, 2017 | Casual Friday, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
By the time you read this we will be in central Asia. That means I put this together a bit earlier in the week than usual, so there are a few less links. Rest assured that these are the cream of the crop. I’m sure you’ll find them useful and informative. EVENTS Keep...