Serving Well: Help for the Wannabe, Newbie, or Weary Cross-cultural Christian Worker

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In my head and my heart, I know that time is now. That it is right for me, for my party and for the country. And so today I am announcing my intention to step down as first minister and leader of my party.” The toll of the job … and the ‘brutality’ of modern politics Mostly from plant sources (legumes and nuts); fish and seafood; nonfat and low-fat dairy products in place of full-fat versions; if you eat meat, lean cuts and skinless poultry; avoid processed meats.

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. Isaiah 58:10 Whether you’re a salty, well-worn missionary about to burn out or brand new, full of vision and vigor, you’re the reader the Trotter’s had in mind when they compiled their articles, notes, and lectures into this fantastic resource. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. 1 John 3:17 The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.Now, by no stretch of the imagination was my job the hardest in the country during that time. But the weight of responsibility was immense. And it’s only very recently, I think, that I’ve started to comprehend, let alone process, the physical and mental impact of it on me. It’s not always an easy road, but it can be a good one,” write the Trotters in the introduction of their book. And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Luke 6:35

Giving absolutely everything of yourself to this job is the only way to do it. The country deserves nothing less. But, in truth, that can only be done, by anyone, for so long. For me, it is now in danger of becoming too long. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Serve with Humility Matthew 23:11-12 Don’t worry, you don’t have to measure everything you eat. We’ve provided a few examples of what represents one serving of common foods. You may eat more than one serving from a food group in a meal, or fewer than one in another meal. As long as you are getting the recommended daily amounts on average over two to three days, you’ll be on target. Vegetables In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 6:24 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:4-8).In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Ephesians 4:28 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Luke 12:33-34 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 28:27 This book is the definitive guide to thriving in cross-cultural ministry. The Trotters have distilled years of experience into pithy chapters filled with helpful tips and wise insights. Put it on your must-read list." Mark 10:45 - " For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Mark 9:35 By God’s grace we have been set apart from worldly pursuits of greatness. We are called to serve others with the grace and love that God has entrusted to us. God rewards those who give their time, money, and talents to help others in need. In God’s upside down Kingdom, those who serve are the greatest all, reflecting the character of Jesus himself, “who came not to be served but to serve” (Matthew 20:28).Rachel Pieh Jones, author of Finding Home: Third Culture Kids in the World, and Stronger Than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa