Have you ever wondered how to build a relationship with someone from another cultural or religious background? In this richly inspiring and informative episode, Bill and Crystal MacKenzie, founders of the International Guest House of Oxford, MS (https://www.ighministries.org/), share how to do just that! From warning us not to serve pork to our Muslim friends, to instructing us to offer our Indian friends food/drink at least three times, this conversation is FULL of practical advice when it comes to…

• Initiating a relationship with someone from another culture

• Having open & honest conversations about cultural differences

• “Do’s & Don’ts” of hosting an international friend for dinner

• Serving within the giftings God gave YOU in ministry 

• Releasing control & trusting God to do what only He can do

• Staying focused on eternal things vs. “the numbers” and other worldly measures of success

And even:

• Learning to appreciate the differences between you and your spouse

• Finding your “niche” in your ministry as a couple/family 

Scriptures from today’s episode:

• Proverbs 19:21 

• 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

• Colossians 4:5

• 1 Peter 3:15 

Books mentioned in today’s episode:

• From Fear to Freedom by Rose Marie Miller: https://a.co/d/0b41PUD2

We mentioned that Mr. Bill has authored ELEVEN BOOKS!! Stay tuned for a Part 2 that features an exclusive interview solely about his books! If you’d like to check them out before them, here are a few titles & links: 

• Mr. Bill’s Website: https://www.billmackenzie.org/ 

• Going in the Right Direction (Biblical Fiction): https://a.co/d/0hvMloOu

• Abu and the Valley of Horses (Historical Christian Fiction): https://a.co/d/03gAILw4

• A Peculiar Grain of Wheat (Historical Christian Fiction): https://a.co/d/0aj0heNu

• The Garden: https://a.co/d/07P54AXh

• The Mystery of the Green Bottle: https://a.co/d/0gLU95Jh

• Unsettled: https://a.co/d/0igdD3Bg

As always, thank you so much for listening! I’m so grateful that you’re joining me on this journey of pursuing Christ and finding freedom in Him. 

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