I remember the time I finally plucked up the courage to walk into a room full of strangers. Would I be welcome? Would I fit in? Sure, I’d kind...
The Grove Word Prompt: Passport Cultures
It is probably our most prized possession as an overseas worker. We can’t go anywhere without it. Losing this item will cause headaches and drama and panic....
Have You Seen? {October 13, 2019}
Last Week’s Theme: Fruits of the Spirit Seasons of Joy by Katelyn Comer—" 'What about when things change? Will you choose joy then?' I felt the Lord...
The Picture of Gentleness {The Grove: Fruits of the Spirit}
We all have a sweet, beautiful picture of gentleness in our head. The mom who gently bandages her son’s knee. The grandma who gently teaches...
Stop It!
When we sold our house before leaving for Indonesia, my husband had to patch up holes in the walls. Holes that I had made with my fist, a Sippy...
Thank Goodness
One thing I have been cautious of as a parent is mis-leading my kids no matter how innocent my intentions are. If I tell them that Santa Claus is...
We Don’t Want to Be Weak {Book Club}
I had such big dreams when I moved overseas. I was going where no one else was heading, sharing Jesus with those who had never heard about him before....
Seasons of Joy
Yearly seasons have taken on a whole new meaning since living in the tropics. Winter doesn’t exist here, and neither does fall. Our entire region swings between beautiful spring...
The Grove Word Prompt: Fruits of the Spirit
It’s a list you probably have had tucked away since you were little. Maybe you learned them through a song or fun actions. Many of...
Have You Seen? {October 6, 2019}
Last Week’s Theme: Learn Diary of a “Mature” Student by Karen Huber—"Living overseas is an education unto itself, and having re-entered our country twice in...
