Hi, I’m Nicole, and I write this weekly blog. I became a missionary kid at twelve years old, when my parents, four younger siblings, and I moved… Read more “About the Blogger”
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Raising Missionary Kids
My back hit the cement with a sickening thud, and tears instantly filled my eyes. My arms and legs sprawled around me, and I took mental stock of… Read more “Raising Missionary Kids”
The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere
It’s been a long time since I felt the need to be part of the “in” group. As a natural people-pleaser, I appreciate how the craving for… Read more “The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere”
11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips
Short term mission trips can be a great – or a terrible – experience. For everyone involved. As a high school and college student, I was part… Read more “11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips”
Missionary Sales Reports
A friend recently asked, “What are some fruits you’ve seen in ministry the past years?” This question made me reflect, not just on specific fruits from the… Read more “Missionary Sales Reports”
Sorry I’m Such a Slacker
I’ve been a slacker the past month and haven’t posted. At all. Sorry, Friends! I know you’re like us – life gets chaotic at times. We struggle… Read more “Sorry I’m Such a Slacker”
Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally
I was twelve. An American pre-teen recently transported from my Indiana comfort zone to a village in Ukraine. In 1995, my first impressions of the village were… Read more “Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally”
Dear Daughter, You Don’t Have To Be a Wife and Mama
As a Christian woman who led a fulfilled and joyful single life for many years, I’m passionate about teaching my daughter that God’s greatest purpose for her… Read more “Dear Daughter, You Don’t Have To Be a Wife and Mama”
Working in a Multi-Cultural Team – The We Versus You Mentality
We hear the term “globalized” a lot these days. It’s true that in many parts of the world, we work, study, live and socialize with people from… Read more “Working in a Multi-Cultural Team – The We Versus You Mentality”
Everybody’s Looking for “The One”
Josh and I celebrated seven years of marriage this week. As we reflected on the awesome and difficult times we’ve shared, I was reminded of a principle… Read more “Everybody’s Looking for “The One””
Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest
I’m finishing week eight on bed rest. I have one more to go before the next ultrasound, which we hope will bring good news. I was on… Read more “Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest”
