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Something to Write Home About Card
Something to Write Home About Card
FAIRBOURN, DOUG
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This "Something to Write Home About" card is a simple and effective tool designed to help missionaries overcome "writer's block" when sending letters home. This portable idea card is filled with dozens of prompts to spark inspiration, ensuring every letter is filled with meaningful updates and spiritual insights. It's a perfect gift to send off with a missionary or a thoughtful surprise to include in a care package.
- Describe your happy moments, spiritual experiences, blessings, service opportunities, conversion stories, teaching opportunities, and chances you’ve had to plant gospel seeds.
- Write about some of the faith-promoting stories and little miracles that happen to you every day.
- Share a special scripture, journal excerpt, personal insight, and tell a funny or successful strategic or teaching experience.
- Tell them about the new people you meet, or a bit of advice inspired you.
- Describe the area you’re serving, how you’re approaching people, your companion, P-day experiences, or information about the culture and cuisine.
- Tell about some of your goals or challenges.
- Share some interesting mission statistics or recent mission news.
- Write about an example of love, courage, or obedience.
- Tell about what you learned from a trial.
- Describe blessings you have received because of sacrifice.
- Always express love and appreciation for your loved ones.
- Write letters that will be a source of joy for your family.
- Keep a blank card with you to write down notes about events and feelings you have.
- Use it as a guide to write great letters quickly.
- Keep the overall tone of your letters upbeat.
- Reach out to individual family members by including personal notes.
- Be a source of inspiration by writing about the blessings you are receiving.
- Get creative with drawings, photos, etc.
- Use a highlighter to mark specific questions asked in letters.
- Take time to write clearly and neatly.
- Always give specific thanks for the support you are receiving.
- Include enough details in your letters that your loved ones will feel like they’re experiencing your mission with you.
Author: FAIRBOURN, DOUG