So, it is October. But we live far from apple orchards, corn mazes, fall leaves, and chilly weather. We won’t let that keep us from enjoying fall, though! By celebrating fall here, we are also celebrating the place where God has us for now. We may not be able to jump in the leaves orContinue reading “15 Ways to Celebrate Fall When You Live Far from It”
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Swirly – TCK book review
Nothing has brought more tears and sobs than counting the cost of the impact on our kids of our life overseas. My husband and I have had many conversations about this. From the day moving was merely a possibility (and our girls were just 3.5 and 1.5) till now, we regularly assess how our childrenContinue reading “Swirly – TCK book review “
Songs of Encouragement
God has used two songs to ingrain in me what He has been teaching me these past two years. One of them is High and Lifted Up by Zac Hicks. I can’t find a youtube video for it! Such a bummer. But here are the lyrics. High and Lifted Up 1. In the wilderness weContinue reading “Songs of Encouragement”
Look and Live: Sights of Christ That Thrill The Expat Heart
Photo by Slava Bowman on Unsplash Hello friend! Maybe the title caught your attention because you are a fellow expat. Or maybe you, like me, are on a quest to know the Risen Jesus more and more. Either way, I am so glad you are here. I have had at least 10 different addresses in the last 15Continue reading “Look and Live: Sights of Christ That Thrill The Expat Heart”
Thoughts From The Back Row
Yesterday morning we made it to church – Wes’ first time since he was born. It was sweet to be back! At one point I had to sit in the lobby to nurse him. I couldnt hear the sermon very well. The thought came to mind, “is it worth it to come if I wontContinue reading “Thoughts From The Back Row”
10 Things I Learned This Summer
Recently I went to Emily Freeman’s blog – it had been a while since I last visited it. I found her reflection of the things she learned this summer and her invitation to her readers to also share what they had learned. At first I didn’t think I could come up with an actualContinue reading “10 Things I Learned This Summer”
The Day I Heard Him Say, “You Are My People”- How Christ Satisfies The Homesick Heart
The longing to belong has been my ever present companion the past 6 years since I got married and left the Dominican Republic, my home country, for good. For 28 years I had taken for granted what it was like to belong. Being together with our church people was a way of life in theContinue reading “The Day I Heard Him Say, “You Are My People”- How Christ Satisfies The Homesick Heart”
6 years later…
Our wedding day – the day I said hello to a new life with the love of my life – was also the day I said goodbye to my life in the DR and flew to the US to make a new home in a new country. I left my dear family and preciousContinue reading “6 years later…”
An Image That Gives Life
There is a question that the host of a podcast I listen to loves to ask her guests: “What is something you have seen, heard or tasted recently that you can’t stop telling other people about?” It is a great question and I enjoy hearing the varied answers. If we were to ask that questionContinue reading “An Image That Gives Life”
On the Incarnation and the Joy of Nurturing Lives
“You feel like you are swaddled, right?” I was talking with a friend about some of my frustrations during this stage of life. I am a factory of projects and ministry ideas. But entering the world of those I am called to serve and becoming like them has meant saying no to pursuing many ofContinue reading “On the Incarnation and the Joy of Nurturing Lives”
