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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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
Marge Jones has written one of the best books I have ever read about missionary adjustment to overseas service. I can hardly wait to share with you, a bit of what I glean from it. This is for those of …
Why are we here? I’ve been thinking a lot about Memorial Day as I write this blog for this week. Memorial Day makes me think about loss and sadness and also about life purpose. Let me tell you why I …
What are you doing and why are you doing it? Last week was International Christian Coaches Week. I absolutely believe a life coach can help you do life better! But as with anything, it’s just words without the experience. So …
My Early Marriage Years We were so excited to be leaving the stress of corporate America and going into business for ourselves. We were leaving Omaha, NE and moving to an acreage in Logan, IA. There were a lot of …
All was well and my life was going along great. I felt content. After all, I am doing what I was created to do. Then, out of nowhere…Splat! Reality hits! I feel like giving up! The feeling comes out of …
Two basic kinds of people I like to “people watch”. All kinds of people. I sure do discover a lot just by watching and listening. From the time I was very young, I was taught that basically, there are two …
It is often awkward. We want to help, but what do we say? How do we help? Can we sometimes do more harm than good? Stress and heartache often follow a crisis. Death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, …
I declare a new holiday!!! School starting, Harvest festivals, Thanksgiving, Christmas, all rolled into one. Oh wait! That’s already being done! A store downtown had Christmas decorations up before the end of October! Have you been noticing how holiday advertisements and …