Hard Like a Peach or Soft Like a Coconut? + Two Easy Asian Dishes
When we landed in East Asia 8 years and 3 weeks ago, I had no idea… …we’d be living in a hotel for a month with nasty carpet, no bathtub, and nowhere for the 13-month-old to sleep except the bathroom floor (in a baby tent). …we’d need to hand-wash our clothes during that first month. […]
Those Pesky Prepositions
I once read the book titled With by Skye Jethani. I had long heard my pastor quote Skye, and the book came highly recommended by a co-worker. I thought it sounded like something worth reading. And it was. In With, Skye observes that often we try to live lives from God, under God, above God, or for God. He […]
Fitting In and Standing Out In a New Culture
How often have you heard the words “cultural differences” or “culture shock” since you moved? I bet it’s a lot, because – and I try to say this without any tone of negativity or frustration – I’ve pretty much lost count. People back home and new people you meet all want to know how it’s […]