Resource Articles
Resources to help you be well so you can serve well.
When Shame Almost Shut Me Down on the Mission Field
I had a coworker I adored, but I was deeply intimidated by her. She had been on the field a decade longer than I had and was woven into the fabric of the organization in a way I both admired and longed for. She was extroverted, kind, and assertive, fluent in both...
A Simple Solution to Stress
If you only had one word to describe Jesus, which one would you choose? Dallas Willard once asked me (Bill) this question when we met in his office at USC. I had a difficult time finding the words to answer. Perhaps you’re having a similar experience now. How could...
The Best Thing We Did to Help us Love Hosting Mission Teams Again
“Remember the time we had 32 people staying at the house and it rained and we had mudslides and the entire city of ten million people lost water for three days? We were one day away from having to tell everyone to poop in bags.“ This was a real conversation my husband...
The Power of a Soul Friend in Ministry
Playing football in high school taught me (Bill) to ignore injuries, push through pain, and succeed no matter what the cost. I certainly didn't share my feelings with others — afraid this would come across as "weak" to my teammates and coaches. This helped me score...
Busyness Felt Safer to Me Than Rest, So I Chose It…Until I Almost Broke
I’m a spiritual director, a former pastor, and a life and leadership coach. I should know better. But knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. Especially when it comes to yourself. When people would ask me how my pace of life was, I would joke that the great...
How to Feel Your Emotions with Jesus
Do you ever feel misunderstood by others? Let's be honest — most people haven't experienced the spiritual and emotional challenges of serving God as a missionary like you. This is not to mention that you are a one-of-a-kind person with a unique history and...