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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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Sticking with It

April 10, 2026
LONGEVITY Serving joyfully
How do we persevere? Stick with it for the long haul? Keep working despite detours?
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Spoiler Alert! It is Going to be Hard!

April 09, 2026
LONGEVITY Adoption Expectations
Having the right perspective changes everything.
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  • by RACHEL HENDRIKSON
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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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