A Survival Guide for Missions and Foreign Evangelism
“Life is like a box of chocolates.”
“Everything is coming up roses.”
The truth is, life is sometimes like a toilet, especially if you have chosen a career in missions or foreign evangelism.
The amazing toilet! How in the world can we learn life lessons from a toilet? But when you think about it, a toilet is an everyday part of our lives. It is one of the most unpredictable of all household fixtures. The daily circumstances of life can also be very unpredictable. Just like the toilet, you never really know what to expect.
For instance, consider the “multiple flush syndrome.” The first flush unexpectedly brings the water to the rim. &nbspYou panic you pray and sometimes in embarrassment, you silently wait. Then, finally, it’s time for the second flush. Back to the rim we go! Now, armed with drain cleaner and an unfamiliar plunger, with fear and trembling, you attempt one more flush. And with a scary, sometimes splashing gulp, the water subsides. Once again, all is well…until next time.
As you pursue your dreams in foreign missions, life’s situations can be very scary…just like that rising water! You may feel as if you need the drain cleaner and a plunger, but with a little persistence, determination and patience, you will survive.
Join Norma Dunn in 101 Ways to Flush a Toilet as she helps you navigate through the ups and downs of foreign evangelism.
