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Connection
Connection is a daily devotional to encourage women in their faith and life overseas. It brings the Word of God and conversation with sisters into their day-to-day lives.
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October 06, 2025
SEEING FRUIT Seeing & not seeing fruit Grace Quiet time with the Lord
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere can be beautiful, as long as there’s snow on the ground and sunshine in the sky. But during those months when the sky is gray and cloudy, and when rain falls instead of snow, it can be downright depressing. Becaus...
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  • by RACHEL MCDONALD YANAC
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To Everything There Is a Season: How To Deal with Change

October 03, 2025
TRANSITION Transitions Expectations Contentment Trust Reliance Balancing ministry, family, & life Being a woman in ministry God’s guidance & direction
I grew up in a country where we experienced four distinct seasons every year. I particularly enjoy summer, especially in the state of Colorado. The longer days give you more time to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, fishing, and...
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From "No" to "Yes"

October 02, 2025
TRANSITION God’s guidance & direction
On what seemed like an ordinary April first, our world was abruptly turned upside down by a phone call from our Area Director. At first, we couldn't help but laugh, dismissing his proposition to move from Russia to Greece to oversee nine Balkan co...
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  • by ROBIN LEE COVINGTON
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Transition - and the Broken Heart

October 01, 2025
TRANSITION God’s guidance & direction Grief, loss, & depression Reliance Hope Discouragement Dependence Re-entry Obedience
Living in Africa was an odd combination of the most exhausting, dangerous, and angering part of my life. Injustice, and lack of utilities, can do that to a girl. 
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  • by JANEL BREITENSTEIN
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