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Connection
Connection is a daily devotional to encourage women in their faith and life overseas. It brings the Word of God and conversation with sisters into their day-to-day lives.
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Danger Zone

August 15, 2025
COMPARISON Contentment Culture adjustment God's Image
Arriving in my first (and only) overseas posting as a new international school principal was a challenge of confidence at every turn. 
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The Dreaded Salon Highlight Reel

August 14, 2025
COMPARISON Comparison Contentment Expectations God's Image Discouragement Team unity & dynamics
When I used to get my hair cut in Uganda, I’d sit upright so the stylist could snip my curls. But inwardly, I slumped.
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  • by JANEL BREITENSTEIN
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When I Feel Condemnation

August 13, 2025
COMPARISON Comparison
Whenever I hear of global workers enjoying success in ministry—growing churches, numerous converts, flourishing discipleship, alleviation of great suffering, and so on—I rejoice over their accomplishments and the advancement of the Gospel. But ano...
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Jesus on Water Skis

August 12, 2025
COMPARISON Comparison Contentment Funding Language learning
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  • by RACHEL MCDONALD YANAC
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