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    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”

    October 27, 2018October 19, 2018 by jnbmission

    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”

    September 8, 2018September 8, 2018 by jnbmission

    Old New Year in Ukraine

    Snow clung to tree branches and metal roofs in the rural Ukrainian village where my parents live. I had just arrived from the States for a holiday… Read more “Old New Year in Ukraine”

    January 12, 2018January 10, 2018 by jnbmission

    What if I don’t measure up?

    Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? I do. Sometimes I compare myself, my family, and our lifestyle to other missionaries. Not sure comparing is… Read more “What if I don’t measure up?”

    December 9, 2017December 7, 2017 by jnbmission

    Border Crossings and Personal Bubbles

    We pulled our car up to the Ukrainian border station and stepped into the brisk morning air. My breath billowed out in front of me and I… Read more “Border Crossings and Personal Bubbles”

    December 2, 2017November 30, 2017 by jnbmission

    Dealing with Cancer on the Mission Field

    What do you do when you’re faced with health problems, whether yours or a loved one’s? I’m sure you can relate to me on some level – I get… Read more “Dealing with Cancer on the Mission Field”

    May 27, 2017May 27, 2017 by jnbmission

    Parenting is a Cultural Thing

    I moved to Ukraine when I was twelve years old. For more than twenty years, Ukraine has been “home.” Even at times when I’ve lived in the… Read more “Parenting is a Cultural Thing”

    April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 by jnbmission

    Take a walk with me in L’viv

    My family has lived in L’viv for two and a half years, and I’ve decided it’s one of the most interesting and beautiful cities you could possibly… Read more “Take a walk with me in L’viv”

    April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 by jnbmission

    Exploring the Concept of Home – Musings of a Missionary Kid

    Image by Delfina de la Rúa Fotografía via Unsplash You might be a missionary kid if… You frequently can’t think of a word in your native language, and… Read more “Exploring the Concept of Home – Musings of a Missionary Kid”

    March 25, 2017March 25, 2017 by jnbmission

    L’viv – A New Ukraine for Me

    The first time I visited L’viv (long before we moved here), I came to a distinct understanding that Dnipropetrovsk and L’viv could be in two different countries,… Read more “L’viv – A New Ukraine for Me”

    March 18, 2017March 18, 2017 by jnbmission

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