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Health

Finding the Courage to Ask for Help

I was sitting at my desk, on a call with a friend, and she asked, “Where have you been?” I wasn’t sure exactly what she meant… South Africa? Working? Homeschooling my girls? She said, “Well, another friend at church was asking about you because we don’t see you online much anymore. We see brief updates …

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Tips for health issues and medical needs overseas

Tips for Handling Health Issues and Medical Needs Overseas

It was a busy, fun 4th of July picnic at our house with our team and a few other worker friends. I was not thinking about health issues or medical needs. It was a holiday after all! I was doing some last minute prep for Jeremy who was grilling outside when Annalise came in the …

Filed Under: Challenges, Health, Travel 4 Comments

Stay Connected - 8 Ways to Make Real Connections With Others

8 Ways to Make Real Connections With Others

We are going to tackle a huge topic and talk about how to stay connected in all of these crazy seasons of life. Connecting is a big subject because it incorporates connecting with other workers, staying connected with family at home, starting new connections with national friends, remaining in constant connection with Jesus and learning …

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Building Resilience - How to Return, Recover and Rebound

How to Return, Recover and Rebound

There are moments in our lives for building resilience in ways we never expected or knew we needed. Moments that remind us to trust, hope and move forward in faith. One such moment happened on our flight from West Africa to Michigan at the end of our first term overseas. We only had about 20 …

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Betrayal - What to do when there is no happy ending

When There is No Happy Ending to Betrayal

Betrayal is a very strong word. In fact, just looking at that word in print, thinking about it, remembering how it feels, maybe even sensing guilt over being the betrayer in a situation… it brings up emotions and feelings and painful memories for many of us. Friendships lost Marriage fights Work tensions Ministry failures Family …

Filed Under: Devotions, Health, How You Live, Unplowed Ground 1 Comment

Healthiest You - Health tips for finding your healthiest you

10 Simple Ways to be a Person of Growth and Health

There is something about being the healthiest you, the healthiest version of yourself that has captivated our attention over the last few months. After waking up this morning and thinking about how quickly I can make coffee, I contemplated the journey I’ve been on to find that place of health. A place of learning to …

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the next beautiful thing

Why You Must Do The Next Beautiful Thing

“Well, how about this. How about you go ahead and start the medicine. Let’s see how you do on it. Then, we can make a decision from there. Who knows? It might not agree with you and all this worry will be for nothing. We won’t know until you start. We can figure out the …

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Home Remedies for Beginners Wanting to Learn More

Home Remedies For Beginners

You are on the hunt for home remedies for yourself or your family. You don’t know much about home remedies but you hear a lot of people talking about these natural health type things. You know there are home remedies that will help you greatly without having to make a trip to the doctor but …

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How to Let Go - Letting Your Heart Rest and Knowing How to Let It Go

Learning to Let Your Heart Rest

Oh, the process of learning how to let go. That has been a big part of my year. Letting my heart rest in seasons of change, high stress and challenges. I’ve been in this year of mending. You have been walking it with me. Maybe you are walking your own year of mending. Your own …

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Everyday Moments

I’m still here. The days are busy and I’m learning that to get all the things done with daily fatigue, it’s taking some new skills, lots of naps and pacing my energy in new ways. This year is off to quite a start but embracing what God is doing, the plans he has in store and accepting his grace to cover it all. New mercies, deep love and abiding Presence, one day at a time. Happy February ♥️ #chezgoodwin #getjoy #happysunday #birthdaymonth
Another morning of helping a friend with admin… This time, deciphering a massive application for funding to help an early education program that serves kids and gives them a chance to thrive with the right tools in place to learn and grow. #buggingyouteam… you’re a part of all these everyday, real moments! @chandramarqueznoviskie, I loved helping you today! #overseaslife #behindtheprayercard #getjoy #adminfun
Happy 18th Birthday @msanniemak @listhedoodlebeast!! You are as amazing as all those tiny purple pedals, creative, unique, artsy and so, so fun. We love you!! #birthdaygirl #jacaranda #thirdculturekid #goodwingirls #seniorpictures #senior2023
I truly don’t know where the time went but this tiny cutie turns 18 tomorrow! Swipe to see the fun birthday present she got today. @msanniemak #birthdaygirl #goodwingirls #pinkhairdontcare #allgrownup

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