THE SURVEY SAYS … (Part 4)

THE SURVEY SAYS … (Part 4)

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. You’re braver than you believe and stronger and smarter than you think – Winnie the Pooh. We are continuing the series based upon my research of 15 years ago. Factors in the background, education, training, motivation, life,...
PERSPECTIVE

PERSPECTIVE

The following is contributed by a worker in South Asia. Perspective Number 1: My struggle is to hate the sin (no problem) and yet love the sinner (a gargantuan undertaking). All of this conflict (from my perspective) evolves as a result of a Muslim who is a terrorist,...
WALKING IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD

WALKING IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD

Contributed by a B4T worker in Africa In 1 John 4:18 it says “there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” In the last few days, Christ has helped me to experience this more than I have before. I found that my sense of busyness during my...
JUST-IN-TIME GRACE

JUST-IN-TIME GRACE

The following is submitted by a tentmaker in the Middle East. In operations management, just-in-time delivery is enabled by modern statistical techniques, real-time data, and high-quality tracking devices. The more that is known about demand, the better projections...
ON SEEKING PROVISION

ON SEEKING PROVISION

A Sultan noticed the difference between the cries of two beggars who stood outside his gate. One stood in the street and cried, “O Allah, you are the bountiful One.” The other said, “O Allah, give victory to our Sultan!” The Sultan was so flattered by the prayer of...
LONELINESS ON THE FIELD

LONELINESS ON THE FIELD

Contributed by a B4T worker in the Arab world I’ve often reflected on how much more lonely I am on the field. I used to have a great deal of close friends (in a sense, I still do – I just only see them once every year or two). “Life on life” is not a 100% money-back...