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We receive direct reports concerning attacks and other security incidents from the teams and individuals we train and advise. This covers some very challenging locations around the world. We also receive daily reports from a number of other sources. We’ve recently...
Read, listen to, or watch the news or social media today and you’ll be told a few things. It really doesn’t matter what day you choose, it’s always the same message. You’ll be told that hell is breaking loose, and in some way it’s your fault. No matter what your...
On February 5, 2020 we published an article in our Mindset category titled, “Preparation or Panic.” In it, we recalled the fact that during the 2002-2003 SARs outbreak in Asia protective masks were almost unattainable. We noted in that article that China was beginning...
These are challenging times for Christ followers. It seems that every day brings more news of ways in which national and world leaders are seeking to “progress” away from traditional values and norms. These include life, liberty, and individual responsibility to name...
There are a number of conflicts raging around the world right now. These range from civil wars, to widespread violent protests, or to various other forms of civil unrest. The lives of local people and expatriates living in these areas are often at risk. At times,...
In last week’s article I mentioned that I’d recently been thinking about a few verses that highlight the need for prayer in the life of a Christ follower. One of these verses was Colossians 4:2. In the NIV this reads, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and...
Life for those living in the United States is changing. In some ways it’s almost beginning to resemble life in other countries. Those of us who’ve lived for years in challenging international locations are beginning to recognize patterns. Here’s a headline from Chad...
In the Book of Hebrews (10:19-23) we’re reminded that Jesus opened the way for us to draw near to God. Through faith in Christ we have access to an intimate relationship with the Almighty. Think for a moment what this means. The God who created the universe and...
There’s been a number of times over the years when individuals we advise had to evacuate an area under threat. The most recent was within the past few weeks. At least one of these incidents was an extraction involving a helicopter whose crew had to search for...
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