In Returning and Rest
God called me overseas first. I’ve wanted to be a cross-cultural worker since a retreat in 6th grade. My calling overseas has propelled me forward, sustained me when times were hard, and been the driving force of much of my life. God called my husband overseas second. He came to faith in high school and […]
Beloved
I am an overseas worker. I have a unique, interesting life. I am the one others say is brave. I am in a specific ministry context. I enjoy the work I’m called to, even as I would also enjoy being married or having children. Then I returned to my passport country. And just like that, […]
A Hand to Hold
My team and I made the decision not to return to Cambodia while we were all on a home assignment. Uncertainties loomed when I packed my bags to rest and refresh in the US, so I had grabbed the things I absolutely would want if I wasn’t able to make it back. But the doors […]
This Week’s Theme: Women and Returning
We are women who go. We hop on airplanes, trains, buses, and motorcycles. We cross cultures and build bridges and make friends. We obey and trust and love deeply. And we are women who return. When it is planned or unexpected. When leaving is joyful or we go kicking and screaming. We say goodbye and […]