Marcy talks about the importance of standing in the gap for others in the areas of influence God has placed us in.  We need to pray and we need our words to line up with our prayers.

Did you know that as a missionary, you are in the people business?  How are your people skills?

Hearing God's voice and being led by the Spirit of God is essential to the life of a Christian and missionary.  What are you being led by?

I posted the question, "What do you wish you would have known before going to the mission field" on a couple of missionary pages.  These are the responses.

Marcy shares about the three kinds of missionaries:  Lone Star, Support Star, and Apprentice Star.  See how knowing which type you are affects you and others and your missionary experience.

Marcy explains what is taking place within us when we realize that the whole world does not run like our home country.  She explores some assumptions that are challenged and what you can do when it happens.  Michelle shares a story of how that paradigm shift applies to our sharing of the gospel message.

Marcy covers the mindset a missionary needs to have about learning and how to become and stay a life long learner.  Michelle shares personal stories on the importance of getting the backstory and asking good questions.

Marcy and Michelle explore the differences in the short term team and long term missionary experience.  We can be let down or discouraged by unmet expectations when we come on the mission field with unrealistic expectations. By thinking through the differences, we can prepare ourselves for a more realistic experience.  

Marcy explains key areas missionaries need to be aware of concerning obeying the law in other countries.  

Marcy explains what cultural adjustment is, three main keys to understanding culture, and what culture shock is.