“More useful to send a chair…” Single people on mission
Singles have lots to teach the wider church about resilience, faithfulness and obedience. Take time to listen to them, be interested in their experiences and learn from them.
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For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach …
Uniquely Placed: Single Overseas Part 2
Gayle and Dan share their journey of going and living overseas as single people.
Uniquely Placed: Single Overseas Part 1
Dan has been in a Middle Eastern context for over five years. Having gone young and single, he desires to stay long term, making his journey healthy and sustainable.
Being Part of a Collective: Singleness Marriage and Family. Part 3: Singles Support and Sending
In Parts 1&2, Hayat shared some of her experiences as a single female living in an Arabic speaking part of the world, then shared some wisdom from Romans 12 on finding our place in belonging. In this final part, Hayat shares some helpful tips and insights for those involved in supporting and sending singles overseas. …
Being Part of a Collective: Singleness Marriage and Family. Part 2: Belonging to each other
One family here have taken me in and consider me to be one of theirs. I’m expected to celebrate Eids with them, to come over for iftar (the daily breaking of fast meal during Ramadan, the month of fasting), to visit on at least a weekly basis (ideally from dawn to dusk). It’s a joy …
Being Part of a Collective: Singleness Marriage and Family. Part 1: Being Single in the Arabic Speaking World
One of my favourite things about the Arabic speaking world is the high value placed on hospitality and the extended family. Living in this part of the world, it is rare that I would be asked questions typical to a western culture upon introducing myself to someone. “What’s your name?” “What do you do?” are …