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“They’re Going to Put Him in Jail”: When Things Go Wrong Overseas

“They are going to put Bo in jail.” The phone call comes from my wife Leah around 6:45. “Bo pulled…

3 years ago

Dry Days, Old Books, & Jesus Trails–Or, Finding My Own Revival

I picked it up because I was feeling dry. The well-thumbed copy of Bruchko seemed to call my name from…

3 years ago

Best Posts of 2020!

We get a distinct thrill over here in partnering with you in a small way as you look in an…

3 years ago

Memos from a Christmas Robbery

My husband and I, kids in tow, were maneuvering at a snail’s pace through a traffic jam in our trusty…

3 years ago

Advent: When You’re Not Where You Hoped (FREE PRINTABLE)

The dust, fine and red, coated the plants lining our roads. Sweat beaded on my upper lip. As my children…

3 years ago

“Have I Ever Failed You?”

I was leaning back in my chair at 6 AM in our spare bedroom that doubled as an office. And…

3 years ago

Out of Place: When You’re Not Where You Thought You’d Be

Stuffed animal on the kitchen counter.  Dirty socks by the back door.  Laundry on the couch.  Empty coffee cup on…

3 years ago

Go with a Mission Agency–or Go on Your Own?

After 30-plus years as a missionary, I have seen the wide and wonderful diversity in the people God calls to…

3 years ago

Top Missions Podcasts of 2020!

Recently I described my new favorite morning routine while I set the kids up for virtual schooling. Once things hit…

3 years ago

Creative Celebration: Why It Matters Overseas

Editor's note: When you're far from home, celebrations can both intensify and improve that "fish out of water" feeling. Celebrating…

4 years ago