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her mongolian missions: September 2014
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. It comes in waves.the shock of culture change. Some big.some small. And usually when i do something ridiculous like walk in to IKEA.or target. A battlefield emerges within.abundance stirring up both aversion and appetite in my heart. A world completely unknown [and unimagined] by those around me. A tear falls in the supermarket.i manage to keep composure. After all.this is where i.belong? I just said 'thanks'. Like stand...
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her mongolian missions: April 2013
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. Little sprouts and the hope of a harvest. Last sunday we're driving to church.and we encounter this enormous cloud of smoke billowing into the blue sky. We're all trying to guess what building is on fire when cj, in all seriousness, gasps from the backseat:. Maybe it's the missile from North Korea! Naive is that little comment? We should probably make note of this for future counseling sessions]. Demonstrated by my littl...
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her mongolian missions: May 2012
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. Basking in the beauty of weakness. Target it.overcome it.or mask it. Because it is synonymous with. Yetwhen we tear away the facade.isn't it the place we all. I read about paul today.and his weakness (2 corinthians 12:8-10). He didn't tell me what it was.just that it was ongoing.a constant source of torment and struggle.and something he begged. God to take away on more than one occasion. I can't speak for you.but me?
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her mongolian missions: little sprouts and the hope of a harvest...
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. Little sprouts and the hope of a harvest. Last sunday we're driving to church.and we encounter this enormous cloud of smoke billowing into the blue sky. We're all trying to guess what building is on fire when cj, in all seriousness, gasps from the backseat:. Maybe it's the missile from North Korea! Naive is that little comment? We should probably make note of this for future counseling sessions]. Demonstrated by my littl...
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her mongolian missions: February 2013
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. I sometimes think living through winter in mongolia is like one of those discovery channel survival shows. Cue dramatic announcer voice]. One 30-something american missionary.grueling months-on-end in one of the planet's coldest capitals. with only her faith and calling to keep her going.can.she.survive? Survivor [wo]man.premiers october/november.ish.'. Physical challenges would include things like:. Tune in to find out.
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her mongolian missions: June 2012
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. The process i go through no matter which 'home' i'm heading to or from. Being cross-cultural is a little like being schizophrenic. I land in america.i am overcome with things like. Color, manicured lawns, cleanliness, comfort, ease, abundance, busyness, media, entertainment, opportunity. It's almost too much.my senses can't handle it all. Suddenly life in mongolia seems simple.meaningful.desirable. With a nostalgic smile...
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her mongolian missions: August 2012
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. Not long ago i was talking consequences with my eight-year-old for her attitude. with tear-filled eyes she looked at me in anger and said, 'it's not fair. I had to laugh at the irony of her statement (though i refrained from doing so audibly.100 parenting points.scored). Somewhere in her little mind the two have become synonymous.happiness and fairness. when she's not happy.life is com plete. Let's talk about not fair.
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her mongolian missions: November 2012
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. Fifteen minutes [twenty at the most]. It was fifteen minutes [twenty at the most]. It was fifteen minutes [twenty at the most]. Yet sweeter than most twenty-four hour segments of my life. This is where i feel the need for a disclaimer: the ballinger household does not. Stop bickering and speak a little more kindly please! Yesspoken itself too harshly.point taken]. Faster rate than they are being checked off]. and eve...
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her mongolian missions: survivor [wo]man
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A random assortment of thoughts and experiences as we do this thing called missions. I sometimes think living through winter in mongolia is like one of those discovery channel survival shows. Cue dramatic announcer voice]. One 30-something american missionary.grueling months-on-end in one of the planet's coldest capitals. with only her faith and calling to keep her going.can.she.survive? Survivor [wo]man.premiers october/november.ish.'. Physical challenges would include things like:. Tune in to find out.
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