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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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When Grace Is God's Answer

May 04, 2026
GRACE Trust
I was nineteen years old and barely out of braces when I sat across the table from a woman four decades my senior. Serving globally was not yet on my radar, but I wanted to know Jesus and share my growing faith with others. Looking back now, almos...
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When We Open Our Homes, We Open Our Hearts

May 01, 2026
HOSPITALITY Connecting with nationals Serving joyfully
The English language translates the Greek word philoxenia as hospitality. The literal meaning of philoxenia is “love of strangers.” The biblical interpretation of hospitality is the demonstration of love toward strangers, as we see in the story of...
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Sharing our Lives Could be the Greatest Witness

April 30, 2026
HOSPITALITY Balancing ministry, family, & life Connecting with nationals Reflecting God
Living overseas can usher significant social burnout, often due to differences in culture and the exhaustion that comes from not living in your home country. This can then cause many global workers to find solitude in their homes to keep a safe sp...
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The Battle to Be Hospitable

April 29, 2026
HOSPITALITY Balancing ministry, family, & life Connecting with nationals Expectations Reflecting God
I have heard that throughout years of successful marriage, there can remain unresolved issues. Meaning, husband and wife learn how to navigate decisions where there are strong differences in personality or opinions, but they rear their ugly head, ...
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