
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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,...
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....
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...
Cross-cultural living encapsulates so many areas! Daily life, language, creating a comfortable living space, making local friends, and helping our family adapt to a new culture. I have tidbits of...
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