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An Open Letter to the Missionary (Woman) Quitter

When criminals entered our home last December 2nd and attacked our family, our lives changed completely. The obvious, immediate question after the crisis was, “Do we quit being missionaries?” It was an excruciating question to work through, partially because it … Continue reading

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Meet Missionary Me! (ahem)

A while ago, I shared a list of questions to ask missionaries; and in fact, I’ve even made up a questionnaire to ask other missionary women over at Baptist Missionary Women, but then I realized that I’ve never taken the … Continue reading

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Meet the Missionary Monday!

If you don’t hear from me on my Missional Monday here at Ita Vita over the next several Mondays, it’s because I’m interviewing other missionary ladies for the Baptist Missionary Women blog. I’m using “Good Questions to Ask Missionaries” that … Continue reading

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How’s Africa? (What Not to Ask a Missionary)

No, you did NOT just ask me how a whole continent is doing, did you? What do I say? This is a really tough question to answer. There’s so much to say, and the person asking might not really be … Continue reading

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Good Questions to Ask Missionaries

“How’s Africa??” No, you did NOT just ask me how a whole continent is doing, did you? I can almost hear the wheels turning as my fellow patriot from across the ocean scrambles to reach out to me–this person that … Continue reading

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