specific regions/people groups

My Story: The 90% You’d Rather Not Hear About

Today we're thrilled to welcome the honest story of an anonymous, vibrant American who found new purpose in the mountains…

3 months ago

Cross-Cultural Immersion: 10 Ways to Start Right Where You’re At

Imagine we're sitting down at that great little nook of a coffee shop downtown: matcha latte for me, triple espresso…

2 years ago

Language Learning: Why to Speak their Heart-Language, Part II

Missed Part I? Grab it here. My husband and I sat with a friend who'd spent years in Japan as…

2 years ago

Heart Language: Why to Learn Theirs, Even if They Speak Yours

When we came back to our passport country on home assignment, people were curious. "If Ugandans speak English, why do…

2 years ago

Taylor Swift, Pork, and Locating Cultural Bridges

I'm raising four teenagers. So, y'know. Maybe you know how to pray for me? But one of the techniques that's…

2 years ago

International Church: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly-ish

ey'rehesT He believes what? She’s convicted about that? They don’t agree about this? You’re moving overseas, packing what you didn’t…

2 years ago

Why Are Muslims Coming to Know Christ More Than Ever?

Devout Muslims pray Sura One every day, reminding themselves of God’s sovereignty, the day of judgment, and the importance of finding…

2 years ago

How Can I Reach Out to My Muslim Neighbors?

It's Ramadan. As our Muslim neighbors around the world pursue spiritual fulfillment, how can we lead them toward the intimacy…

3 years ago

For the Days You’re Out of Gas

Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on Rebecca Hopkins’ blog, Borneo Wife, when she and her husband served in Indonesia.…

3 years ago

Rewrapping Holidays Overseas, Part II

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

3 years ago