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Sustainable …to keep up or keep going, as an action or process. To support the spirits, vitality, or resolution of; encourage.
For those who desire to know God and do the “will of God” it is critical that we discover ways to do that which are sustainable. I have learned over the years that guilt, fear and obligation are not sustainable processes when it comes to knowing God or doing the will of God. I have found 3 key things that are doable, repeatable, and give vitality that I think you will find helpful. [click to continue…]
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Listen to the latest Alternative Missions podcast with general updates and an emphasis on the new department of Dwellings explained.
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As the director of Alternative Missions I am often asked “How do you decide where to start a new mission project?” This is a great question and one that we have dealt with many times. The answers that work for us have an individual and corporate application. I think these principles can be applied to your life as you work through what God is directing you to do. The world is full of needs and opportunities to serve. How do you decide what or where God wants you to be involved? [click to continue…]
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The anxiety level is pretty high these days over the state of the economy and political change. Thankfully we are not dealing with economic and political conflicts at the scale of many countries around the world. Here many people are losing their jobs and asset wealth but not their lives. The way people view their future and anticipate their financial state is in the process of major adjustment. On the political front there are politicians that are taking advantage of the crisis to introduce new social order via the “Shock Doctrine”. Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, said the economic crisis facing the country is “an opportunity for us”. “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” The one two punch of economic and systemic political change in the U.S. has some hopeful, others confused, and some afraid. I would love to hear about how you are processing all this. Here are my latest musings… [click to continue…]
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Longevity in Missions is directly related to your success at building a team.
I have been in missions now for 25+ years and looking back I would not trade my life with anyone I know. We have been “led” to many places, pioneered several ministries, moved more times than I can remember, and raised 4 children along the way. The years have been filled with adventure and challenge. From day one my goal (and necessity) was to bring as many people along with me as I could. Family, friends and people I have met along the way have been key to all that has been accomplished. I am blessed with having been involved with thousands of people and I have found that all success has been related to a team effort. One of my favorite proverbs has become… [click to continue…]
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An individual can make a difference in this world and a movement of people can make a BIG difference. More than likely you have beliefs and values that are shared by others. When you communicate those values effectively, provide steps of action, encouragement and organization people will join you. If you consistently communicate and provide steps of action you can find yourself in the middle of a movement. [click to continue…]
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Pray/Go/Give is a winning formula for making a difference and enriching our lives.
It is amazing how fast life can go bye and we are left looking back and wondering how we could have done life better. Let me offer a way of thinking about how to spend your life that will be helpful, productive and meaningful.
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I was recently looking through a file of “snail mail” newsletters that I began sending family and friends in 1982 when I first stepped into the “missionary life” with my wife Linnea and at the time two children. My intent from the beginning was to make our “calling” to missions a shared experience with those who wanted to go along. It has been a long and winding road filled with surprises, accomplishments and our share of “learning experiences”. I truly feel as if I have gone down this road with a community of friends. [click to continue…]
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