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by Sara Simons
What if you could replace the dread of being gone for multiple months from the place you love, having to put on your most extroverted self, or feeling paralyzed by the thought of packing and re-packing with fond memories of being with people who love you in a context that was...
by Robert Buchanan
We were on a six-month home assignment after having served our first term as missionaries in a South Pacific country. At the time we were living in our friend’s finished basement and using one of their vehicles. One night my wife Heather told me she wanted to do some...
Vinyl flooring is quite easy to maintain, but there are a few key things to keep in mind to avoid damage and ensure that your floors live up to at least the age the manufacturer promised in the warranty. To keep your vinyl floors looking good, it’s important to clean them often. As soon as […]...
by Shonna Ingram
Welcome to Part 3 of our series, where we’ll explore each re-entry season in depth, uncovering how to apply the principles of post-traumatic growth and offering specific resources for each season of the journey. (If you missed them, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 at these...
by Shonna Ingram
In this second installment of our three-part series on Beyond Reverse Culture Shock (read Part 1 here), I will share a case study to explore the complexities of the three seasons of re-entry. To review:
Season 1 (Return) encompasses the nine months prior to departure from...
by Shonna Ingram
As I stepped off the plane at Houston International Airport with my husband and four children between the ages of 9 and 14, my thoughts were all over the place. We thought we were ready for the next season. A little broken, sure. A little uncertain sure, but isn’t that what God...
5 Best King Size Air Mattress Reviews 2022
Name
Twin beds?
Features
Editor Rating
Price
Coleman EasyStay 4-in-1 Single High Airbed
YES
Greate price, roll & go
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Aerobed Sleep Basics Air Bed
NO
Durable, not leak.
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Coleman...
5 Best Outdoor Bicycle Storage Reviewed
Name
Features
Price
Editor Rating
The YardStash IV
Durable, weather-proof, tear-proof
$$$
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The YardStash III
Spacious, ventilated
$$
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Ohuhu Bike Cover
Secured, durable
$...
Best Camping Lantern Reviews 2022
Name
Features
Editor Rating
Price
Coleman Quad LED Lantern, Special Edition
02 micron pore size purification element
Goal Zero Lighthouse Lantern – Rechargable LED Lantern
Filters up to 13, 000 gallons of untreated water...
by Rebecca
Every hero needs a sidekick
Every captain needs a mate
Every dinner needs a side dish
(On a slightly smaller plate)
And now we’re seeing eye to eye
It’s so great, we can agree
That Heavenly Father has chosen you and me
Just mostly me
My husband and I joke that this song from the...
by Andrea Sears
Our perception of an experience can be greatly colored by our expectations. On the one hand, missionaries tend to understand that we must hold any expectations lightly as we travel to live in another country. We know that with so much change in our lives at once, the nature of...
By Jessi Bullis
John Piper has famously mobilized Christians for international missions by saying, “Go, send, or disobey.”
In this well-known statement, Piper acknowledges the truth that not everyone was created to be an overseas missionary. God has blessed millions of people with giftings...
by Jeremy Taliaferro
In the book of Numbers, we learn about the pillar of fire and the pillar of cloud that accompanied the Israelites. It was an outward expression of the presence and Spirit of God. The pillar protected them (from the pharaoh’s army) and guided them, much like the Holy...