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 […]
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 […]
The High Cost of Missionary Service by Don Mingo
Recently, the horrible news of the murder of two American Missionaries, Harold Nichols and Randy Hentzel in Jamaica hit media outlets. Missionary abductions and murders are substantially on the increase. Last October, Roberta Edwards, a missionary in Haiti, was gunned down in Port-au-Prince sitting in her car on a residential street. Missionaries constantly put their lives at risk carrying […]
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 […]
Suffering, “What Good is it?” by Don Mingo
2/27/2016 0 COMMENTS Suffering, “What Good is it?” – by Don Mingo Just returning from an extended trip to Africa, my friend appeared haunted. Working in medical clinics and feeding centers to care for women and children, did not bring a sense of fulfillment. She shared in great detail what she encountered in the medical […]
Conflict – Let Go of Your ANYTHING – by Don Mingo
Recently, I asked a very successful missionary friend the key to his success. Without hesitation he responded, “Don, “You’ve got to let the ‘anything’ go in your life that weighs you down. It’s the ‘anything’ that causes people to overthink, hold grudges, encourage conflict, erect mental barriers, withdraw from relationships, and waste time and energy. […]
5 Critical Prayer-Needs of Missionaries
While speaking with a missionary not long ago, he shared his particular “issue.” During a pause I asked, “Have you asked anyone to pray for you or with you about this issue?” He immediately responded, “Oh! how could I ever do that?” A momentary pause ensued, and then he continued, “If they knew about my issue, they’d probably drop my […]