The other parts of my review of Marge Jones’s The Psychology of Missionary Adjustment, can be reached by the following links: Part One: Book Review: Psychology of Missionary Adjustment Part Two: The Missionary Pedestal Part Three: Out of the Womb …
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Missions were birthed out of conflicts. Acts 8:1, 4 makes it clear that the persecution against the church broke out in Jerusalem, and all but the apostles scattered, preaching the Word wherever they went.
The other parts of my review of Marge Jones’s The Psychology of Missionary Adjustment, can be reached by the following links: Part One: Book Review: Psychology of Missionary Adjustment Part Two: The Missionary Pedestal Part Three: Out of the Womb …
In strongly success-oriented western society, the implication is that if you follow a set of rules, you will be successful. Missionary orientation programs teach the latest methods and send the candidate off with plenty of spiritual reading material. Failure to reach unrealistic expectations hinders the missionary once on the field and can affect their self-concept. Rather than humbling us to turn to God for help, it more often out of self-preservation, causes a focus on self, rather than on the mission or on developing authentic relationships in the new country. And that begins to explain this
What Do Camels And Botox Have To Do With You? News report today “Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox.” I have to admit that caught my eye and I read the whole article on social media. Stay with …
Coaching Will Move You Toward Your Dream I am going to toot my own horn a bit here, friends. But if you have never experienced coaching, this is something you should know. I am going to be quoting from a …
I had a job that simply was not a right fit for me It taxed my very soul, and sucked the life out of me. Yet, I fooled myself into thinking it was “wise and safe” to stay there (e.g. …
Life is so DAILY! Busy. Frustrating. Being on the mission field can compound the problem. So many GOOD things scream for your attention! Feeling confused? Do you have a nagging in your soul? Do you feel like a fish out …
Mutual trust David Jeremiah teaches that in the ancient world, to share a meal with others is an intimate activity. It affirms mutual trust. It would be inconceivable to eat with one’s enemy…making Judas’ actions incomprehensible. And yet, Jesus again …
The Mission Home Base at Bethany Jesus was friends with Lazarus, Mary, and Martha of Bethany. He and the disciples often used their home as a type of Mission base. It seems He felt comfortable there. “Now Jesus loved Martha, …