Many times we get that feeling from reading the books and hearing the stories. We see these incredible people of faith who can do no wrong.

Well, give yourself about 10 minutes on the ground in any part of the world and you will realize that there are no superhumans in missions.

So what gives?

Well, it is simple. Missionaries need their coffee in the morning like everyone else, but when you are telling  a story in a church or in a missions magazine, you don't fill in those details. You hit the high points - its a natural thing.

So as you get into your missional experience and your hands meet up with regular missionaries, remember that they are people like you with good days and bad days. Show grace, love each other and expect human nature to happen.

The key is how your missional hands will respond to the realities of our world.

Listen to the podcast on this reality check.