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 jfforde | Jan 6, 2017 | Casual Friday, Suffering
It’s a magical day here in SE Indiana. Light snow has been dancing down from the gray flannel skies most of the day. There is little that can match the calming sensation of watching thousands of unique flakes drifting toward the ground. I feel like I’m drifting with...
by Dave | Dec 9, 2016 | Casual Friday, Suffering
I’ve put together something a little different this week, in light of the season. Many missionaries are experiencing their first Christmas on foreign soil. Others are veterans at making the holiday special wherever they are. Here are some thoughtful posts related to...
by Dave | Nov 11, 2016 | Casual Friday, Suffering
I’ve got a slightly shorter list than usual this time around. Partly because I’ve had a very busy week…and partly because next week will be even busier. On Wednesday Irene and I will be leaving to spend two weeks in Central Asia. We’ve been invited to minister to some...
by Dave | Nov 3, 2016 | Missionary Care, New Wine: The future, Suffering, Thriving
One final thought about the networked future of missionary care. We serve the Shepherd who cares enough for one wayward sheep to leave 99 safe ones to go after it. The one who will snatch an endangered lamb from the jaws of a lion or a bear. The one who touches...
