family: helping the transition

3 Tips for Moving Your Family Overseas

We’re excited to welcome back global veteran David Armstrong. He’s set foot in 15 countries, and confesses that Crepes and Waffles in Bogota, Colombia…

5 years ago

Sarah’s Story: Dashed

I delayed writing this. I was hoping if I didn’t write about it, this wouldn’t have to be the end.…

5 years ago

How to Tell Kids You’re Moving Overseas as Missionaries

"When Should We Tell Them?" I'd say--and most sites agree--as soon as possible. Your goal? Well-adjusted kids with ownership in…

6 years ago

Best Posts of 2018

It's been a killer first year here at Go. Serve. Love. We are passionately committed to equipping you to go…

6 years ago

Christmas, Rewrapped: Navigating Overseas Holidays, Part II

Missed the first part? Grab it here. Scrolling through Facebook that day brought a bit of sadness, glimpsing all those…

6 years ago

Christmas, Rewrapped: Navigating Overseas Holidays, Part I

Your first year overseas has a way of rearranging your life, your brain, your family, your body. So it makes…

6 years ago

Help Your Marriage Thrive Overseas! Part III

Missed Part I and II? Grab 'em here. Moving to Africa was like seeing a new version of my husband.…

6 years ago

Different Strokes? Marital Differences as You Look Overseas, Part II

Missed Part I? Grab it here. "Should My Spouse Go Through Language Training if Not Headed into Formal Ministry?" Someone…

6 years ago

Different Strokes? Marital Differences as You Look Overseas, Part I

One of the biggest stresses on my engagement wasn't really the normal stuff--the wedding planning or whatnot. It was a…

6 years ago

#BestoftheBestFriday: Phases of Life Overseas; Wishing I Wasn’t a Racist; Time-release Culture Shock

Forbidden Roots Amy Medina writes compellingly of the seasons of overseas life. At the beginning, the remnants of your old…

6 years ago