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This week, I lost my professor from my MA program.  She mentored me in creative writing. More than techniques or structure, she taught me how to pay attention. How to sit with a thought. How to be brave with words. How to trust that what we notice matters.  Her passing shocked me. And it left me with a kind of sadness that slows everything down.  When grief hits like that, I usually reach for words. Books. Old notes. Scripture. Anything that might help me make sense of what I

The Cross-Cultural Budget: A Filipino Missionary’s Practical Guide to Finances and Cultural Preparation Starting my first long-term mission assignment was one of the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking, experiences of my life. My field was South Asia, a country of vibrant, complex culture and spiritual need. As a Filipino, I knew I carried a unique heritage, but I also recognized that success in cross-cultural ministry required deep intentionality, especially when it came to pr

As a missionary working in the field, focused on the daily tasks at hand and solving the myriad of issues that often arise, time passes...