We see first-hand how stress can affect the most dedicated and servant hearted people. How is that some seem to bounce back, and others crash and burn?

As our son heads in for his first surgery, under the influence of anesthesia, I’m reminded of a recent conversation about THC gummies (or other edible cannabis items). A friend was concerned about Christians in their community using these products recreationally because they have been legalized.

Did you know that there are some common sentiments that are often quoted to missions workers that are unfounded myths?

Can you guess what the number one “risk myth” is?

I looked around the table at the orientees and asked, “If you could use one word to describe maturity, what word would you use?”

It was a bit of a trick question. I thought I knew how they would answer. They responded with words like wise, discerning, experienced, responsible. When we got to the last person on my left, she said, “Well, I am picturing a person. Someone who has discipled me. And I just think of kindness.”

Bingo. We were getting somewhere.