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Missionary Mentality, part II
We don't get brownie points for sacrificing more than God asks of us. So it's important that we take the time to understand what it is that God requires of us as workers in His kingdom, regarding the families that He has entrusted us with.
by Valerie
Missionary Mentality, part I
There's a special aspect to being a missionary in the Christian world that many missionaries don't share with others. In fact, we often don't talk about it between ourselves, or even spend time thinking about it privately.
It's the consideration of other people's opinions.
by Valerie
How to Apologize to a Traumatized Person
Today, I thought I’d write a short primer focussing on how to apologize to someone who's undergone deep trauma. I’ll examine this topic from a trauma-informed perspective, which will hopefully include a few helpful pointers along the way.
by Valerie (with Peter)
Our National Sin
Along with the rest of Canada, we’ve recently heard anew of the horrors of the residential schools that went on for about 130 years. We’re sobered to hear that the last one closed only in 1996, and to realize that the last “graduates” of that school system are the same age as us.
by Valerie
