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 | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Personal Issues, Thriving, Transition
Happy groundhog day – if you’re into that. Believe it or not, some people are not eager for winter to be over. What if, at the end of this day, you had a chance to do it again? Would you do the same things? When it comes to caring for the missionaries you know and...
by Dave | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Transition
Sixty degrees one day then—BOOM—snow and ice the next. The weather in these parts is rarely predictable. Just like life on the mission field. The best way to cope with the uncertainties is to adjust your mindset and decide to roll with the changes. Also have a game...
by Dave | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog, Casual Friday, Missionary Care, Risk Assessment & Management, Transition
I’ll keep this on the short side since Christmas is upon us. Still plenty of useful stuff to enhance your care for global workers. LIFE ON THE FIELD Know anyone who will be spending their first Christmas on the mission field? They might appreciate these...
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 | Dec 1, 2017 | Missionary Care, MKs/TCKs, Relational Issues, Risk Assessment & Management, Thriving, Transition
I skipped last week’s post because I didn’t want to compete with Black Friday. (Personally, I wish it would just go away.) So this week I have a longer than usual list of missionary care resources for you to pick through. Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy! LIFE...
