Two Different Lenses
In 1903, Amy Carmichael wrote a series of letters to those back at home which were then compiled into a book called Things As They Are: Mission Work in Southern India. While some hailed it a necessary and helpful tool for churches in England to know how to pray with greater clarity, many simply did […]
Choosing Presence Over Pictures
I remember going on a short-term trip to Central America when I was still in high school. Our team of young people carried little disposable cameras, each able to capture 24 or 36 pictures. We would take silly pictures of new fruit, fun drinks, adorable children, and ministry opportunities with clowns and puppets. These cameras […]
5 Real-Life Tips for Cross-Cultural Success + Decadent Banana Bread
After living in the same country of service for nearly 15 years, I’ve seen a lot. I’ve watched fellow expats thrive as they adapt to their surroundings easily, and others struggle with the stark differences to their home culture. I find myself somewhere in the middle. Let’s jump into some tips I’ve gleaned over the […]
A Grace-Filled Schedule for a Chaos-Filled Life
If there’s one thing that every woman in ministry overseas eventually learns, it’s this: your schedule will never look like you planned it. You sit down on a Sunday night with your planner, your color-coded pens, and that flicker of optimism (if you still have it!). But by Tuesday, the unexpected happens. Someone has a visa […]
This Month’s Theme: Real Life
Behind every newsletter update or ministry highlight, there’s the everyday reality of life on the field—the messy, beautiful, ordinary moments that don’t always get shared. “Real Life” is about pulling back the curtain and offering a glimpse into the daily rhythms, unexpected challenges, and small joys that make up life cross-culturally. It’s the pro tips […]