Devotionals Spiritual Formation

Being a Safe Harbor: How Churches Can Be a Space of Wholeness & Healing

Free supplemental resources from the MC2 Conference, 2025 by Elizabeth Forshee Missional Vision of Shalom in Ephesians: Identity, Belonging, and Purpose Download the Ephesians Bible Study Below Spiritual Practices that Cultivate Safe Harbor People Explore more ways to cultivate the 6 Spiritual practices that help us become safe harbor people. Ask Curious Questions Download this list of open-ended, curious questions to help you listen with love to your missionaries when they return stateside. PRAYER OF…

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Lent & Eastertide Seasonal Devotions Spiritual Formation

Easter: One Great Party

As we wander in transition Living as a wanderer

Returning Home-side: The Path Unintended

I recently had this story published on the ChinaSource blog and I thought I would share a bit of my story with you. It’s a reflection on the process of leaving a calling, transition, and grief. (Link below) “We never choose to leave the field. We may be asked to leave by officials. We may have to leave for the sake of family needs or safety. Sinfulness may force us from the field, or we…

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Guest pilgrims sharing their story

I’m not a Savior

Guest blogger, Mandy, has been working in Cambodia since March 2011. She’s been a full-time teacher, Country Director, and now Regional Director for her international organization. In her free time, she frequents coffee shops with former students and Khmer girlfriends while laughing, crying and sharing life with them. In the evenings, because it’s unsafe to be out at night, Mandy spends time watching Netflix and working on crafty quilts and cards. She enjoy reading and walking around…

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As we wander in transition Learn by Paradox

Letting Go Without Control: Leaving China

I am not much of an adventurist. I don’t take many risks and honestly, I’m scared of more than I’d like to admit. I don’t ski because I fear heights. To ski, you have to jump off the lift to go down the mountain. I can never let go. I’d rather ride the lift around until I accidentally plop into a mound of snow. In summary, anything involving letting go without control is not my…

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