Feeding the Mind
It took me days to pack my bags. I weighed and re-weighed each suitcase, shuffling the heavy things, narrowing down what could actually make the final cut. I took...
Category: Moving Overseas
Changing the Goal: Transformation within Transition
Teary eyes give way to the gleam of expectation as "beautiful feet" cross the threshold between the known and unknown. With the Gospel work firmly implanted in her deepest...
Arriving As a Family
You packed your bags. And your kids. Now you’ve arrived to start a whole new way of life. If you find yourself thinking, “Man! Doing this...
I’ll Be Your Big Sister For a Minute
You are about to start on a grand adventure, one that will mark you in ways you never could have imagined. I still remember the wide-eyed excitement when I...
5 Reflective Tips on Going + Granola Energy Bites
Dear Starry-Eyed Self, You’ve spent the better part of the last year preparing to go to the field. You’ve shared with countless people your dreams to...
Living an Exodus Life
When I think of Moses, the Israelites and the exodus from Egypt, I can get wrapped up in a moment or an event. I often think of the story...
The Resolve of Staying
September 4th, 2001. Just 10 days a newlywed, I sat on that plane with my hand tightly sandwiched between by his. I could barely breathe. My mind was somewhere...
Giving Up and Leaning In {The Grove: Niche}
There are still a few spots left in Connection Groups! If you've been on the fence about joining, you still have a chance. Head over to the Connection Group...
A Letter Welcoming You (Back or For the First Time) {The Grove: Welcome to the Field}
Dear friend, You’re back in your host country. Welcome back! Or maybe you’ve just arrived for the first time. In that case, you are so...
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No Matter What, He is Faithful
Six and half years ago, two wide-eyed girls arrived in Cambodia, full of hopes and dreams and two suitcases apiece. The humidity hit full blast as soon as the...
