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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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

“Communication with Teams is Easy!” Said No One Ever

The cushions on our new couch were still stiff as we sat in the living room of our apartment with…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

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

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…

2 years ago