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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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The Helper Who Sustains Us for the Long Haul

April 08, 2026
LONGEVITY Being a woman in ministry Burn out Balancing ministry, family, & life Abide Dependence Self-care Spiritual wellness Serving joyfully Trust Purpose Singleness
When I think of longevity in the context of a global worker, several things come to mind. I think of the length of time spent in a field of service, the ability to adapt and evolve within a culture one lives in, the opportunities to navigate and s...
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Unlocking the Key to Longevity in Ministry

April 07, 2026
LONGEVITY Discouragement
When people ask me how long I’ve been serving as a global worker in Poland, I feel old when I answer, “Thirty-four years.” I went over when I was ten, right? Not exactly. Where did the time go? It (almost) feels like yesterday when I boarded the p...
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Picture the Long Game

April 06, 2026
LONGEVITY Grace Purpose Abide
I will always thank God for how my parents have given me an awesome example of longevity. They arrived as church planters on the field with no personal family background in cross-cultural work. They had been saved as young newlyweds, were disciple...
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Two Sides of the Same Coin

April 03, 2026
OBEDIENCE Connecting with nationals
My teacher classes always looked forward to the baking nights I would offer in my home. Most had experience with a wok but not an oven and arrived at my home both excited and nervous. I had a simple cake recipe printed up and they chuckled at the ...
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  • by BARBARA KINDSCHI
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