“What’s it like to be a missionary?” It’s a question I’ve gotten many times before, especially on furlough. I’m often tempted to reply with a quick, “Oh, it’s great!” but that’s not the full truth …
It can often be hard to stop ourselves from feeling bitter toward the people who have wrong assumptions about places we’ve lived…
You will never find two people who share exactly the same story. But let’s say that many TCKs do have one thing in common: Their stories can’t be compared. They’re too different.
“It must feel so exciting to be here.” I heard that phrase so many times when my family moved to Scotland, and I often felt angry at the people who said it. Could they imagine the pain that comes from tearing yourself away from your homeland? …
I’m sure you’ve been asked many questions that frustrate you. In those situations, it is so easy for me to let irritation or even anger rise. But that’s not the way God wants us to react …
