Hard Like a Peach or Soft Like a Coconut? + Two Easy Chinese Dishes {The Grove: Enculturating}
When we landed in China 8 years and 3 weeks ago, I had no idea... ...we'd be living in a hotel for a month with nasty carpet,...
Category: Food
Say It Ain’t So + Strawberry Balsamic Jam
When we first landed in China 8 years ago, I could barely say “hello” and “goodbye.” Y'all, I hadn't even taken the time to learn my simple numbers! I quickly...
What to Expect on Furlough + {Biscuits} and Sausage Gravy
In the 8 years of serving overseas, we have taken one official furlough, with a few crazy, fast summer visits in between. We'll take our second (and longest—1 year) furlough...
When It Is Not Only Supporters Who Change + 1-Hour Dinner Rolls
We are due for a trip back “home” this summer. Less than four months. Four spring months, which tend to pass by much faster than dreary winter months. It will...
My Obsession: Chai Tea
I often thought (and still do sometimes) that I didn't have an obsession. Some people are obsessed with sports teams, others with Sharpies, and still others with things like selfies...
Renewal Times Two + Raven’s Microwave Mug Brownie
Renew has two definitions. One is to resume (an activity) after an interruption. I also think of renewing a subscription or library book (oh how I can't wait to return...
Fresh Out + Soft & Chewy Gingersnaps
The post-holiday slump. I'm feeling it. You? It's always odd trying to ramp myself up for the holidays because it takes a lot of effort. You may...
He Is Always Sufficient + EASY Apple Crisp
“Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God.” – 2 Corinthians 3:5 Living this life we do,...
Facing Conversations + Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola
To be honest, I was struggling with the theme for this week. I didn't know what I was going to write about. What am I “facing?” Everything was pretty dandy....
Showing Love With Curiosity + Amanda’s Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Wings
The stares. The squeals. The breeching of our space bubbles. The hair touching, especially the curly kind. The cheek pinching. The not-so-sneaky pictures. The in-your-face pictures, without even asking. The...
