Fitting In and Standing Out In a New Culture
How often have you heard the words “cultural differences” or “culture shock” since you moved? I bet it’s a lot, because – and I try to say this without any...
Category: Culture Shock
Healing Humor Only Heaven Could Deliver
“Do you care if we have to steal something?” This was the question my neighbor asked me one night at ten p.m. when our bathroom pipe had...
Overcoming My American Self
There are so many things my American self had to get over living overseas. So many. So many times I had to...
When You Hate Where You Live {The Grove – Authenticity}
You don’t want to admit it. You don’t even know if you can allow yourself to say it. But you hate where you live....
Stay Salty, My Friends
If we are writing as a ministry to you gals, we should probably have our junk together. Probably. But the blasted reality of being...
How Studying Chinese Changed My Life
“Honey, I think you should study Chinese,” my dear hubby said. Did he really just say that? The plan was to take a pause in teaching English, move to another...
What to Do When You Find Yourself in Donkey Class
Do you ever have days or seasons when your expectations and reality just aren't matching up? Like the time I ordered three slow-cookers online in China and expected to be...
Shocked in the Kitchen + Favorite Snack Recipes
I hadn't really wanted to go to China. I was called to Africa, right, God? I had spent time there and loved every second of it. Then I started dating...
Culture Aftershocks
My husband sat at the breakfast table in his boxer shorts, reading about David and Goliath to the kids while the bathtub slowly filled for his daily soak (he’s a...
Hello My Name Is
This week our theme is "Prepare," and we're walking together with those preparing for change, especially those heading overseas for the first time. Today we have Kayla Lemon sharing...
