Drowning in a Pit of Do-Do
Early in our cross-cultural work, a question was posed in a teaching that both intrigued and challenged me. We had been in our place of service for a couple years and had our feet underneath us, feeling we could do this long term. Then the question came. Are you willing to be the kind of […]
The Work of the Lord—Is It All On Me?
On the field, especially when you aren’t part of a team, it can feel overwhelming. It can feel like you’re the only one serving. Because, of course, the work depends on your service, right? Last week my husband got sick. We still don’t know what is wrong exactly. But he is in enough pain that […]
Overcoming Shame to Serve Fruitfully
During our first year overseas I went through a season of deep spiritual struggle. I didn’t necessarily go into that year expecting that. I had crossed cultures twice before (once for university then after marriage). But during that time, many things came together to create a time of profound temptation and failure for me. Unresolved […]