Raising TCKs in Light of Eternity + Coconut Basil Curry Chicken
“Mom, I don’t want to be friends with people I’m just going to have to say goodbye to,” my nine-year-old declared on the second day of a recent conference....
Ashley comes from a small town in Missouri and now lives in a city of millions in north central China. She first fell in love with other cultures while spending time in Nigeria. She never dreamed of coming to the Far East, but has now fallen in love with those around her, finally beginning to see through the Father’s eyes that all people are beautiful and need His love. She has two boys and a girl that keep her laughing and an innovative, encouraging husband that keeps her going. In her free time, she enjoys connecting with others, drinking chai or decaf lattes, or spending time outdoors.
“Mom, I don’t want to be friends with people I’m just going to have to say goodbye to,” my nine-year-old declared on the second day of a recent conference....
Our family has lived overseas for thirteen years in a country that is constantly changing. It’s not uncommon to find a spot we frequent already demolished and under construction...
Pausing in the country we serve in means taking a nap after a big lunch, or at least lying down to rest. The two-to-three-hour lunch break recognized by many...
We’ve been living in our country of service for nearly thirteen years. There are plenty of stories to share of awkward, confusing, culture-clashing moments. Here are a few of...
Two apartments and eight years ago, we lived in a first-floor apartment on a university campus. The kitchen faced the street and was the length of our apartment. Long,...
My kids love a good trust fall. As they climb up on something, they declare they’re going to do one and wait for a parent or sibling to come...
Just like we have a longing to be loved, we also can’t shake that yearning for home. No matter where we are, we feel it. Perhaps our lifestyle leads...
I’ve shared on here before that our first 2 years on the field were rough, as they typically are for many. So many things to adjust to—new language, new...
Like all of you, we, too, have dealt with our fair share of disappointment the past two years. In recent months, it continues to mount. New...
The last 5 years of serving in our host country, rules and regulations surrounding our work and lives have gotten tighter and tighter. Fewer and fewer foreigners are in-country;...
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