Imposter
Let’s go back to March. I scan through the themes for the next quarter: “Listen,” “Imposter,” “TheCost.” Imposter? The description reads “You heard Him. You said yes. And now you’re here, in a place thatisn’t your own, doing work that often feels bigger than you.” “I can relate to that,” I think, “So often I […]
The Kaleidoscope of Obedience
My daughter was recently assigned a biography assignment in her sixth grade English class. She was asked to read a biography of someone aspirational of her choosing, and then write about their life and what they found inspiring and worth striving for. For her biography subject, she chose a book on Gladys Aylward, a pioneer […]
When You Feel Like You Are In the Wrong Story
I have a confession. Or maybe three or four. I absolutely love my life and the joys and freedom that not being married right now brings. But sometimes I don’t like being single. I know I should be content, should count the gifts. And I do. But then I come home to an empty house, […]
Perfect in Weakness
Imposter! I heard the voice in my head scream when my supervisor said, “You’re dyslexic, aren’t you?” “I can tell—my sister is also dyslexic,” she said knowingly. Internally, I froze. I hadn’t ever been officially diagnosed as dyslexic, but since I had all the signs, I knew that I was. My brain just works differently. […]
This Month’s Theme: Imposter
You heard him. You said yes. And now you’re here, in a place that isn’t your own, doing work that often feels bigger than you. Once we’ve heard God’s voice, where do we go with what he’s said? What happens when obedience feels larger than our capacity? For many cross-cultural workers, calling outpaces confidence. We […]