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Sitting with Grief in the Between Spaces
As TCKs we know about loss, but do we truly know how to sit with our sorrow and choose next to have joy? How can we choose joy when we hurt so deeply?…
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Let Yourself Be a Burden
I cried silently as I lay on the picnic mat next to my two best friends. The Southeast Asian heat prickled our skin as we lounged surrounded by bright green fields. The day felt idyllic, and yet I was so sad…
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The Lord is My Arborist: 5 Lessons from Trees for TCKs in Transition
God has planted each of us in our specific places for a reason and has us surrounded by specific people with a purpose in mind. Wait for Him and continue to put your trust in the Lord, allowing Him to send out your roots where He wants them to grow…
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It Gets Easier: Reflecting on 2 Years Since Repatriating
I know. That’s not what you wanted to hear. But it’s true…
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New Year, Same Problems: There is Wonderful Joy Ahead
Maybe you can relate. Maybe you too are dreading the new year. Maybe you are carrying more than you would want to. Maybe you are facing situations that won’t be changing anytime soon…
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Dealing With Disappointed Expectations at Christmas
I couldn’t be angry. I knew my husband was upset and didn’t want this interruption any more than I did. But I was really sad. Celebrating with him had been a core part of my vision for the Christmas I wanted…
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Press On, Weary Sojourner
Weary traveler, when the nights get longer and the going gets harder, when it seems like there’s no one there to walk beside to pull you along, don’t forget…
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Find the Courage to Keep Your Heart Open to Friendship
The trouble with repressing grief and pain is that it will come back to haunt you later. You can try to sweep it under the rug – but you will end up tripping over the rug…
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Why There Is No Such Thing as a “Boring Testimony”
By saying that our testimonies are boring, we are saying that God is writing a boring story! And that is a lie…
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I Am More than What I Do: What Badminton Taught Me About Presence
“I’m no good at sports! I don’t want to play badminton! Leave me alone!” I dramatically, only half-jokingly, protested…
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An Anniversary Reminder: Living Victoriously in Christ
I remember when we first began to discuss our tagline. “TCKs for Christ: Living Victoriously in Christ.” Sounds majestic, doesn’t it? I certainly thought so at the time. What a great calling, to live victoriously. Everyone likes victory, after all…
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Learning to Rest: Give Your TCK Burdens to Jesus
My heart beats frantically, anxiety roiling in my stomach. My mind swirls with worries and fears that claw at my sanity…
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