Category: Articles
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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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From Fear to Faith: The Power of Christ’s Love for Us
Each time I stepped into my Dutch driving instructor’s car, I felt my whole body tense up in fear…
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My TCK Romance: How I Chose the Right One for Me
I met my future husband on a blind date, and it was not love at first sight. Smiling at him politely over a cup of tea, I thought to myself, “He seems nice, but he’s not my type.” I didn’t feel any spark…
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TCK Dating: 4 Challenges We May Bring into Our Relationships
You think you may have found the right person to marry. They check all the boxes: A Christian. Loves God. Is single. Shares your focus in life. You’re attracted to her. You wonder if he likes you…
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Tips on Embracing the Adventure of Staying
I was jealous of my friend who was leaving Korea. As she said her goodbyes and hauled away her luggage, I imagined the familiar welcoming bustle of the airport … the adrenaline rush of getting on a plane, knowing that you were heading towards a new beginning…
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