How to Vacation Without Feeling Guilty + Crunchy Cinnamon Toast {The Grove: Vacation}
Every year, our former org has a conference in Thailand (as many do). Because it was also a long national holiday in our host country, we would often add...
Author: Ashley Felder
The Revolving Door of Hello + Simple Apple Tart {The Grove: Hello}
I distinctly remember walking into each of our four new homes, fresh off of a 24-hour journey. One was bigger than expected. One was so white (freshly painted...
Give and Take + Curry Chicken Salad
Our first 3 years on the field were the worst years of our marriage. We had only been married 3.5 years when we left for the field, a 1-year-old...
Releasing Guilt From Failed Expectations
“What do your kids do over there?” “Oh, they're home schooled. So what activities are they involved in?”...
Prayer Confessions + Sweet and Tangy Chicken Thighs
I have a confession to make. An embarrassing one. I stink at praying. Not the kind where I'm gathered...
From the Mouths of Little TCKs + Two-Ingredient Pancakes {The Grove: Children}
I was hesitant to sign up for this week because my kids are young (9, 7, and 4) and I didn't know what they could bring to the...
A Communal Health Journey + Healthy Rice Bowls
The calendar just turned over a new year, which means copious amounts of news and media stories are focused on getting healthy. Fad diets, gym membership deals, and the...
If You Say Go + Sweet Potato Sausage Casserole
Since being on Home Assignment the past few months, I've heard comments like, “Oh, I'm so glad you went because I just couldn't!” Several times people have disclosed their fears...
Life-Long Friends + Sweet Roasted Veggies
I've always wanted that life-long friend. Maybe you have one. She knows your past, how you grew up in a setting that influenced you both—in one way or another. She...
Returning to Routine + Share Your Favorite Go-To Meal Ideas
We're currently on a year-long Home Assignment. Pretty much the antithesis of routine, right? I know you understand the nomadic life of moving from place to place every few weeks...
