The Absolute Value of 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 curtain and said, “these are the private parts” of this journey. They have stood up and “showed us their guns,” flexing the muscles and the competence […]
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 described her as a “single coworker”? Why do we talk about a single teacher in Africa, a single translator in Asia, or a single nurse […]
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 around a new place and meeting new people occurs naturally and without effort. That working well as part of a team and feeling fulfilled in […]
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 reached this age without finding a husband. An “old maid” they would call her. I feared this title. When I celebrated my 26th birthday I wrestled with God. […]