You’ve Been Hurt – Now What?
OK, everyone has a story of someone who hurt them. A friend, associate, church, spouse, or whatever, stabbing you in the back and digging the knife in deep. An ultimate betrayal. Right? When hurt, what can one do? Really? I find two main ways people tend to deal with offenders. They either DWELL and FAIL or GIVE and LIVE. Sometimes […]
Boon Family
“We are so thankful for the time that God allowed us to have with the Mingo’s. They encouraged us, challenged us, related to us, and listened to us in ways that gave hope and guidance. Don is gifted at asking questions, coaching, and providing unique insight from his experiences and from God’s Word. Kathy has […]
Looking at PTSD – from Surviving to Thriving
After twenty-two years in Africa while working with HIV-AIDS orphans and seeing some of the most horrendous stuff imaginable, a South African coworker, Dave, looked me in the eye and said, “Don, you are finished here. You are worn out, grounded down, and empty. Go back home to the United States. Go back home my […]
Dealing with Your Discouragement by Don Mingo
Dealing with Your Discouragement I try to be very astute at observing others. Latest observations bring me to a thought. Many people tend to think discouragingly. OK, I know I’m pushing the bounds of grammar a bit here. We don’t often make an adverb out of the words “encourage” or “discourage.” But, it well describes what […]
Why I Like MANNA Worldwide by Don Mingo
Last night I enjoyed the pleasure of hearing the founder of MANNA Worldwide speak. Bruce is a longtime friend; we go way back! In fact, it was our pleasure to start two MANNA Feeding Centers in South Africa. MANNA Worldwide has grown considerably since its humble beginnings just 15 years ago. It’s nothing short of […]
Missionary Loneliness – Benefits
Missionary Loneliness Just this week while meeting with several wonderful young missionaries, the troubling word “loneliness” surfaced. Having left her friends and family in the Midwest to live and serve in Africa, she begged the question, “What do I do with my loneliness?” Now that is quite a question; isn’t it? Missionary loneliness is […]