Life in Ukraine is much different then in America. The cultural norm is much more defined and consistent while in America you have a much greater variety of sub-cultures merging together. How life in Ukraine is different than life in America: A word of advice: Please do not go to Ukraine with your American expectations… Continue reading The Beautiful Culture and Life of People in Odessa Ukraine
Category: Missions
A Few Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Short-Term Missions
I wanted to share a brief exchange of messages I recently had with a friend: Her question: I am wondering about your opinion on short-term missions. Do you find that it is as effective for, in our case, a family of five to come and minister as opposed to sending the money that would have… Continue reading A Few Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Short-Term Missions
12 Things to Ask Before Supporting a Missionary
It may make you uncomfortable to treat a missionary like you are subjecting them to an interview process. However, most of them should understand and if they would like you to partner with them would encourage you to ask these questions. It communicates that you care and it will help you to understand more about what… Continue reading 12 Things to Ask Before Supporting a Missionary
How to Be an Encouragement to Missionaries
“Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,” Acts 4:36 Consider with me that Barnabas’ name was not Barnabas as most of us know him. His name was Joseph. The Apostles called him Barnabas, son of encouragement. Wouldn’t that be a great… Continue reading How to Be an Encouragement to Missionaries