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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relationships, Money, & Stuff
We called him “Pops.” He was a grand old man. He started his own auto parts store in Dallas, Texas in the 1950’s. He now enjoyed a comfortable retirement. Just out of college, he lived just behind us off Lindale Street in Mesquite in Dallas. Getting to know him was such a pleasure. Often, Kathy […]