
If I Met Me Five Years Ago
That wide eyed, bewildered looking girl standing at the airport five years ago with sweat pouring down her palms? The one who within three weeks will have experienced malaria, hospitalization,...
That wide eyed, bewildered looking girl standing at the airport five years ago with sweat pouring down her palms? The one who within three weeks will have experienced malaria, hospitalization,...
When my husband and I came to China, it was primarily for his work. His job would be to provide IT support for an International School. I, on the other...
Our church was having a Christmas program, and all the ladies were chipping in to cook a big meal. We sat in a circle in the sanctuary, nibbling on fried...
We were going through old boxes, that necessary yet emotionally-exhausting rite of passage before moving overseas. Before our first term in Ireland we carefully labeled and stowed away mementos and...
What is the deal with kids’ names these days? It seems the old rules of naming offspring were thrown out with cassette players, and now people feel they can name...
Before my husband and I moved overseas, we met with a pastor who specializes in counseling ministers and overseas workers. At the very first session, he launched into ideas like...
"What's that?" the lady asked, pointing at some blotchy spots, otherwise known as freckles, on my face and neck and hands, "Are you allergic to something?" "No,"...
We're so honored to have Renee Aupperlee's mom here today, sharing what it means for her to send her kids and grandkids off across the sea... My...
"You only have one fish?" my friend asked in surprise as he watched our pet goldfish swim frantic laps around the fish bowl. "This is not good. We think you...
It's been good this week, hasn't it? To hear about women willing to mentor, about what we can do to be a good mentee, being reminded we are not alone...
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