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Why churches should visit their missionaries on the field. 

Author: Beth Barthelemy

Publisher: A Life Overseas: a cross-cultural conversation 

This classic book on Christian peacemaking teaches the reader how to build trust, cope with blame and prejudice, and be honest about anger and frustration as they seek to confront with compassion a...

"This landmark book" (San Francisco Chronicle) dispels the common myths about the causes and uses of anger— for example, that expressing anger is always good for you, that suppressing anger is alwa...

Ok, so you’re inviting a visiting missionary over for dinner. For sure you’ll ask them about their ministry and all they are experiencing God doing in the hearts and lives of the people they serve....

If people were to focus on Dr. Warren's down-to-earth counsel on managing anger, many marriages could be salvaged and some business partnerships would be a lot more enjoyable.--Dr. Alan Loy McGinni...

Ask missionaries about coming home, and they may describe it as traumatic or even “worse than going overseas.” Here's how to make returning a blessing.

Author: Bethan Duval

Believing not only that conflict is inevitable in human life but that it is essential and can be quite constructive, Augsburger proposes a shift to an "international" approach in resolving conflict...

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available in Canada.

By Olivia Bowden

This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerable spirit who is searching for answers in a religi...

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Web page.  This is an American website but explanations of sexual violence and assault on survivors, loved ones, communities, and society....

Teach kids of all ages - from under five to 15 - the skills they need when you're not around.

Author: Catherine Wilson

Source: Focus on the Family

I grew up in a very conservative subculture of an already conservative homeschool culture, in a pretty conservative stream of the Christian faith. Though I learned much from these ex...