What do you need during an inner conflict?
Before you can find a solution to your inner conflict, you first need to explore what’s really going on. One of the things you can look at is where your needs lie during the… Lees meer.
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Called, but not Driven to Burnout
In the mission field, there’s a danger many of us recognize: you start out with holy drive, fire, and dedication. But somewhere along the way, that fire shifts. You grow tired. Responsibility turns into… Lees meer.
The Phoney War 2.0: Warmer than the Cold War ever was.
I’m going to do it anyway, I’m going to write it anyway, because ignoring it doesn’t help. So here we go: It’s a term we rarely hear, but one that seems all the more… Lees meer.
It’s Esther’s birthday today. Three cheers!
Yes indeed, Esther’s birthday is today. And why three cheers? Because: And that’s how we celebrate it in our own way, with several people involved, and all of them happy. Hip hip hooray! And… Lees meer.
What does a bridge look like?
In the therapy group about inner conflicts, we not only looked at what types of inner conflicts exist, but also at how to build a bridge between the two parties that are struggling or… Lees meer.
A cup of tea?
Last week, we ran into someone on the tram, and while chatting (we were almost at our stop), we said, “Why don’t you come with us to our place, and we can continue the… Lees meer.
Evangelism Between Cold and Warm Cultures: Why Cultural Proximity Matters
Evangelizing across cultural boundaries is never easy. But did you know that people from so-called “cold cultures” are often less effective when evangelizing in “warm cultures”? And the other way around as well? What… Lees meer.
When “giving” causes harm: a missionary reality
A few months ago, I was called by a Polish foundation. They asked if I could come and check their new sound equipment because they couldn’t get it to work. Fine, I thought, no… Lees meer.
Inner conflicts
Do you sometimes expect things of yourself that you can’t fulfill?Do you put the needs and expectations of others above your own?Do your head and heart sometimes say completely different things? These are all… Lees meer.
Missed the appointment: Time to rest or a missed opportunity?
A few times a month, this happens to us. We schedule an appointment to help someone, but that person doesn’t show up. No call, no message. Nothing. At first, it feels like a frustrating… Lees meer.
