On Kindness and Laughter… August 4, 2020 No Comments My very favorite aunt died this morning. It is so painful, but I had to “get to work” for my first meeting of the day. I allowed myself some tears and then off I Read More »
No Going Back July 21, 2020 No Comments “I just want to get back to the way things were.” I have heard and personally spoken some version of this sentiment countless times. Life has taken a painful or tragic turn, and even without idealizing the past, we look back to a time when things felt simpler, safer, or more stable. Read More »
A Global Pandemic “Adventure?” July 7, 2020 No Comments As the world reacts to the COVID-19 outbreak, and we navigate a very new daily normal, I have found myself thinking, as a Third Culture Kid, is my threshold for what constitutes an “adventure” somewhat inflated? Read More »
Are We There Yet? June 23, 2020 No Comments “Are we there yet?” That is how I wanted to start this piece, but there is a problem. When it comes to personal and spiritual growth, I perceive some confusion about who is driving the car and who is a passenger. Read More »
Staying Healthy During Isolation June 9, 2020 No Comments I would submit that yes, every human life matters. The Lord is the Lord of LIFE. If we can agree on these ideas, then we need to have an important conversation in this time of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Read More »
Grief, Mourning, Ministry, and COVID-19 May 20, 2020 No Comments Anyone who has lived and worked cross-culturally knows that there are significant losses baked into ministry. So how do we handle loss and the feelings of grief that are evoked as a result? Read More »