The Cost of Yes
I remember watching them when I was small. Watching them tease one another at 30, 40, 50. Watching them point to the hair at their scalp and laugh together that...
Invitation to a Prodigal
I have been in Cambodia for four years, and what do I have to show for it? A whole lot of pain and struggle, a few words I can speak...
The Power of His Desires
I attended a college where "a ring by spring or your money back" wasn't just a joke. Several weeks into the school...
Singles and Sexuality on The Field
One of my favorite days of the year was when we had the “sex talk” for people new to the field. I’m not kidding. The men were in one room,...
When Going is Your First “Real Job” {An interview}
I (Amy) met Jenny two summers ago when she was an intern. My role was to meet with the interns one to two hours a week. During that time we...
Tips for Traveling Single
I have to say, traveling by myself (Amy) was one of the places I felt my singleness most profoundly. Schlepping all of my stuff by myself was a pain! Going...
A Letter to Singles
You are loved. Cherished, even. Not because you were brave enough to move overseas “alone.” Not because you ignored the caring relatives who asked, “How in...
In Every Season, Just Be Loved
God most often speaks to me in images. I love to write, and I have found a profound beauty in sharing this passion with my Maker. While I write on...
The Absolute Value of Serving Single {The Grove: Serving Single}
Sarah, Laura, and Krista provided us with such rich material and discussions this week as they put flesh on the bones of serving singles. They have graciously pulled back the...
Better or Worse? – The Single’s Version
A single coworker once commented on the bizarre frequency with which “single” is used as an identifying characteristic for those serving abroad. It’s true. Did you even blink when I...
