W. Austin Gardner
The Father's kisses
The rebellious, disrespectful, disillusioned, and demanding Prodigal Son is the focus of one of the most glorious moments in the Gospels....
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W. Austin Gardner
- Jun 30
- 2 min
FEAR KEEPS US AND OTHERS FROM REACHING OUR POTENTIAL
Psychologist Randall B. Hamrock observed, “In twenty years [of practice as a psychologist], I’ve talked with, tested, and given...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Paying the price
There was one drawback about Timothy, so far as Paul was concerned, but one that could easily be remedied if Timothy would submit to the...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Apr 21
- 1 min
They worshiped the true God
The king wanted no foreign-sounding names around his person, so he changed the names of the four young Hebrew princes, thus signifying...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Secret to Missionary Success
These following suggestions come with the understanding that first of all is our spiritual life. We are saved and certain of our...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Compartmentalization
Another solution to the problem of living in two worlds is compartmentalization. In choosing this option, we adapt ourselves to whatever...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Humor and Flexibility
Humor is a great medicine for an excessive sense of self-importance, as it is a sign of inner security and self-esteem. We need to laugh...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 18
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 11
Do not be guilty of doing it all yourself. Many times the missionary doesn't trust the people, and for that reason, he does not prepare...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 17
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 10
Do not overcompensate with your family due to the fears that you have living in a new country. In other words, you should spend time with...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 16
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 9
Start your ministry before even leaving language school. You will have to finish language school before you start your full-time...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Suffering for Jesus in the Studd family
THE young couple went straight from their wedding ceremony to open work in an inland city, Lungang-Fu. They were accompanied by Miss...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 15
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 8
Some do’s and don’ts. Do not treat their church any differently than you would a church in the United States. Their church is just as...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 14
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 7
Respect Love is not enough; you must learn to respect them. It is not difficult to respect them if you look for their many good points....
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 13
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 6
Language Learning 1. One of the best ways to identify with my people and belong is by being a learner. What is more important than their...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Studd on adapting to culture
Oh Scilla, in China it is a life and death struggle. If we don’t really die daily, our souls will, and we shall have to be shelved. Let...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 12
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 5
Being a learner. Responding to the inevitable cultural differences with humility as a learner is a second step. 1. We must come to a...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 11
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 4
1. Immerse yourself! It is imperative that from your first day, you immerse yourself in the life of your new community. You should...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 10
- 2 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 3
1. The example of Hudson Taylor. When we think of identification, images of Hudson Taylor in native Chinese dress and a braided pigtail...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 9
- 1 min
What to accomplish in the first two years 2
The example of Paul I Corinthians 9:19-23, I Corinthians 10:33 He made himself a servant. He did all he could to be one of them. He...
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W. Austin Gardner
- Feb 8
- 1 min
What to accomplish in the first two years!
1. Learn to identify with the people 2.That means adapting to the culture. To have an effective cross-cultural ministry, missionaries...
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