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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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”
Trying to Stay Positive When I’d Rather Have a Pity Party
I shared recently that I was hospitalized with pregnancy complications. I’ve now been on bed rest for a month and a half. Two and a half weeks of… Read more “Trying to Stay Positive When I’d Rather Have a Pity Party”
Some Days, Motherhood Is Just Trying To Make It Till Bedtime
I was honored to publish a piece on Her View From Home! Dear Mama, Raising little ones is hard. Rewarding. Hilarious. And often lonely. But you’re not… Read more “Some Days, Motherhood Is Just Trying To Make It Till Bedtime”
Thoughts from a Hospital Bed in Ukraine
“God, why?” Isn’t it so easy to ask that question? “God, why are You allowing this? Why don’t You answer our prayers?” I wrestled these questions a… Read more “Thoughts from a Hospital Bed in Ukraine”
To My Husband: Thank You isn’t Enough
I’ve been on bed rest for three weeks now, due to repeated bleeding in pregnancy and problems with the placenta. My doctor told me not to lift… Read more “To My Husband: Thank You isn’t Enough”
God, How Do I Put My Kids First and Still Serve Others?
How much should we involve our kids in the ministry? This is a question Josh and I wrestle with at times. If you’re a parent who serves… Read more “God, How Do I Put My Kids First and Still Serve Others?”
