This web page offers an article that exlores four common areas of struggle and growth for mission/aid personnel. These four areas are described as Biblical metaphors representing the struggles that we often experience as we try to serve God in new ways or unfamiliar places. The article was written by Dr. Kelly and Dr. Michele O'Donnell, based on their 20+ years of experience in the member care field. The material can be used by individuals, couples, and teams for personal reflection and discussion.
Note: See also the helpful inventories listed/linked at the end, such as the CHOPS Inventory (struggles, successes and strategies for adjustment).
Giants seek to disable us by exploiting our vulnerabilities
(2 Samuel 21:15-22).
Foxes try to distract us and cause us to drift off our primary tasks (Song of Solomon 2:15).
Wolves endeavor to distress us with high stress and unbalanced lives
(Matthew 10:16).
Flies purpose to disgrace us by the contaminating effects of sin (Ecclesiastes 10:1).
All four of these creatures, indicividually and collectively, seek to sift us like wheat, and ultimately disable our life and work. Let's take a closer look at these creatures and explore some ways to deal with them.
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Arabic article:الفصل الثالث والعشرون.pdf
Chinese article: 巨人、狐狸、狼和苍蝇：帮助我们自己和别人.pdf
English article: Giants Foxes Wolves and Flies.pdf
Korean article: 거인, 여우, 늑대, 그리고 파리.pdf.
Portuguese article:
Spanish article: Zorras Gigantes Lobos y Moscas.pdf
Giants, Foxes, Wolves, and Flies
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