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 Dave | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog, Casual Friday, Fundraising, Missionary Care, Suffering, Thriving
The flu visited our house recently, just like quite a few others, evidently. The onset was dramatic, and the recovery abysmally slow. So many parallels to “diseases” on the mission field. When you’re sick, you want someone at your side. Someone who will dote on you a... 
by Dave | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Pre-field, Pre-field, Risk Assessment & Management, Suffering, Transition
We got a little white Christmas teaser this week. Only an inch or so, but it sure was pretty. And a good reminder that things which may be inconvenient may also be an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Carve out a few free moments to dig into this week’s... 
by Dave | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Pre-field, Pre-field, Risk Assessment & Management, Singles, Suffering, Thriving, Transition
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. When you think of the things for which you are thankful, do your missionary friends come to mind? Are you grateful for your relationships that provide you with opportunities to speak into their lives? I am thankful for you, my... 
by Dave | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Fundraising, Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Personal Issues, Relational Issues, Suffering, Transition
Wow—I’m gone for one week and you get three weeks of material! Such a deal! Seriously, I suggest that you wade through this a little at a time. There are more than three dozen resources here and you won’t want to overlook any of them. LIFE ON THE FIELD Knowing... 
by Dave | Oct 20, 2017 | Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Personal Issues, Suffering, Thriving, Transition
It’s a beautiful Fall day as I write. Tempting to lay this aside and go take a walk outdoors. But I want to make sure you get the latest batch of missionary care resources because I know how much you care for your friends working cross-culturally. So here you go....