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A Window into the Worship to Come
by Shirley Ralston This devotion was originally published at Thrive Ministry “And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls … Continue reading
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Tagged Every Nation, Middle East, Missionary Care, Missions, Revelation, Thrive Ministry, Worship
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Market Madness
by Shirley Ralston A version of this devotion was originally published at Thrive Ministry “Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until … Continue reading
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Tagged cross-cultural missions, Identity, Missions, security, Thrive Ministry
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God’s Presence In Your Absence
by SHIRLEY RALSTON This devotion was originally published at Thrive Ministry “Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging Parents, Loss, Missionary Care, Missionary Life, Salvation, Thrive Ministry
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Crossing Cultures
This devotion was originally published for Thrive Ministry “…I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 9, Cross-culture, Middle East, Missionary Care, Missions, Thrive Ministry
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More Than Money: How Local Churches Care for Global Workers
Have you ever given toward your church’s mission offering and wondered about who your dollars were supporting? Have you ever wondered how they’re doing—their ministry, personal life and spiritual well-being—but didn’t know how to find out? Are you aware that … Continue reading
Healthy At Home: More Resources for Healthy Minds, Bodies, Souls, and Practical Needs
Over the last couple of weeks, we have talked about holistically caring for returning sent ones—caring for their minds through debriefing and counseling, caring for their bodies, caring for their souls, and providing for their physical needs. Below is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Body, Counseling, Debriefing, Go Global Care, Houston's First Baptist Church, Mind, Missionary Care, reentry, Resources, Soul
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Healthy at Home: Helping Hands
One of the returned global workers I’ve come to know served in the Middle East. She lived and worked in a modern Emirate governed by Sharia Law. Still, the Emirate had a thriving Christian community and it was filled with … Continue reading
Healthy at Home: Healthy Souls
“I’ve been adjusting well, though I also feel kind of lonely in ministry here. I don’t know how to explain it. I’m on a team in my host country, but it’s just me when I’m back home. I miss the … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy, Go Global Care, Houstons First Baptist Church, Missionary Care, Missons, reentry, Self Care, Sending Church
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Healthy at Home: Healthy Bodies
Taking Care of the Temple “The very first issue of reentry is the effect of travel on the physical nature of your missionary friend. But jet lag is just the beginning. Change of climate, change of elevation, change of season, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy, Go Global Care, Health, Houstons First Baptist Church, Missionary Care, reentry
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Healthy at Home: Healthy Minds Part 2—Professional Christian Counseling
Going Deeper –Professional Christian Counseling “Ma’am,” my driver said, “I can’t go forward and I can’t turn around, we’ll just have to wait for the danger to pass.” Heavy traffic had come to a standstill in both directions as gunfire … Continue reading
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Tagged Counseling, Go Global Care, Houstons First Baptist Church, Missionary, Missionary Care, reentry, Stress, Trauma
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