Through My Children’s Eyes
“Ah, we’re home! I love our house!” “This is the best house!” I was surprised and relieved to hear my children’s joy at being back in our little apartment. After a nine-month home assignment where we house-sat in a two-story house with a finished basement and fenced-in backyard, I wasn’t sure what our kids would […]
Exiting Survival Mode
We’ve all done it: arriving in a new place and feeling like a child that can’t even get a clean drink of water without significant help from someone else. The first time we arrived in our West African city, I was completely helpless. I didn’t know what kind of clothes I wanted to wear or […]
Becoming Hospitable
Technically, I’m sitting in the hallway, but it functions as a den. It’s a wide hallway, in a bit of an awkward T-shape, on the second floor of our house (second floor by American counting). We call this hall the breezeway because a wind tunnel is created by opening the front and back balcony doors. […]
A Home of Ordinary Things
“Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.” —Nate Berkus, The Things That Matter After living overseas for nearly a decade, I’m happy to say that my hallway is no longer lined and stacked with the infamous black bins with yellow grid lids. Instead, they […]
This Month’s Theme: Spaces
Creating spaces is not just about physical surroundings. It’s about shaping environments that nurture our souls, foster community, and reflect the love of Christ. Whether hosting a meal for local friends, setting up a prayer corner, or making a sparse room feel like home, our spaces tell a story of resilience, faith, and hospitality. Do […]