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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

Counting the Cost in Missions: What’s That Mean, Anyway?

A friend and I sank animatedly into conversation at a recent Christmas party before even removing our thick jackets. While…

2 years ago

“Got Ideas to Mobilize Gen Z?”

Editor's note: While you're overseas, there's a 100% chance you will at some point be baffled by either the size…

2 years ago

Loneliness Overseas: 12+ Ways to Deal

I watched her eyes redden, moisture collecting at their edges. "No one told me how lonely this would be," she…

2 years ago

Reverse Culture Shock: My Story

Reverse culture shock is real. Each time I return back to the States, I feel like a perfect stranger once…

3 years ago

Discipleship, Personal Training, & Tomatoes: Don’t Miss This

A couple of my kids have recently joined the other two in pursuing some personal fitness goals. So y’know, that’s…

3 years ago