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Missionary misconceptions

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                                                                                                                     What is a Missionary? So many people have a messed up view of what a missionary is.  Here are some common misconceptions:  My top 10 list : 1. You can’t do anything worthwhile in your home country so maybe you can be successful overseas. Obviously, you have never lived overseas.  It’s very stressful learning another language, shopping for food, driving can be a daily hazard and staying healthy is a constant challenge.  All the time, working a job that requires intense study, negotiating a new culture and still balancing family time, exercise, friendships, a personal spiritual life and church involvement.  Yes, a missionary attempts to develop a normal life amidst all the challenges.  In truth, a missionary or someone who chooses to work overseas, especially in a third-world country is an exceptional person worthy of admiration. 2. You should be living at very lo