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,...
Category: Singleness
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...
Looking For the Blessing
I wish I could tell that serving cross-culturally as a single is easy and delightful. That packing for one and traveling alone are stress-free and enjoyable. That finding your way...
Dreams on the Altar
Twenty six. I read it in a Laura Ingalls Wilder book as a girl. The whispers behind gloved hands, the looks of pity for the woman who...
Are You On The Path to Life or Death of Your Heart?
Can we just dive in? You know when you’re chatting with a friend and out of nowhere apparent a question is tossed out by one of you...
