Author: TCKs for Christ
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TCK Voices: Living the Chronic Illness Life as a TCK
I was living in the USA when I became chronically ill, and chronic illness shifted my values and worldview. The American teens around me were focused on achievement and independence. My values shifted to prioritize balance and community. The way I planned my days, talked about life, or took risks changed…
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TCK Voices: Thoughts of a Young International Student
I spent the first 15 years of my life in China. Primarily in Beijing, with several months in Jinan and Guangzhou due to ministries. Then, another several months in Europe and New Zealand for vision trips. At the age of 15, I moved to Phoenix on my own to study…
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This Crossroads-Inn Called Earth
I am not the child of any place. You’d wonder if each blade of grass Was made for treading down by any foot But mine. And if each grassy dell…
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Come Home
There’s a void, there’s a hole A gaping chasm within your soul You feel empty, never full Only He can make it whole…
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Visiting Another Church (A Prayer)
Lord, here I am again, with my family in our rented minivan. Going to another church full of strangers…
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TCK Voices: Grateful for Grace and Faith in My MK Life
Living overseas has taught me a lot about the realness of God in everyday life, as well as about His provision and guidance. Aspects that certainly aren’t overlooked in America, but that take on a new dimension when you live overseas. I’ve seen prayers answered and many things, both great and small, with God’s visible fingerprints…
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TCK Voices: If You Don’t Know Where You’re From, Know Where You’re Going
I remember everyone starting to pick up the Bibles and songbooks, silently, and hiding them out of sight. Board games and Chinese checkers were brought out. The TV was turned on. My mom and some of the ladies hurried to the kitchen to prepare lunch earlier than usual. Then the doorbell rang. Two police officers…
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In this Toss
Earth, so round, and bright, and spinning, Full of grace, and mortal sinning, Surely we shall soon be lost In this tumult, in this toss…
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The Light Inside
The Light Inside of Me Burns Bright However, it is easily blown out by sin. Where do I turn? My thoughts sway from Good to Bad Night and Day Thick to Thin…
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