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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”

    November 3, 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

    When a Third Culture Kid Goes “Home”

    I had the honor of publishing a piece today on A Life Overseas: The Missions Conversation. Check it out! When a Third Culture Kid Goes “Home” Out… Read more “When a Third Culture Kid Goes “Home””

    April 30, 2018 by jnbmission

    Seven Practices for Well-Adjusted Third Culture Kids

    I read an article recently about parenting habits for raising well-adjusted kids. Practices like early bedtimes, stable routines, and setting boundaries. I agreed with all of it… Read more “Seven Practices for Well-Adjusted Third Culture Kids”

    April 28, 2018April 24, 2018 by jnbmission

    When an Expat Returns “Home”

    Out of place. Emotionally unstable. Awkward. Overwhelmed. These are all common experiences of expats who “go back home.” In other words, they return to live in the… Read more “When an Expat Returns “Home””

    February 10, 2018February 5, 2018 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

    When in doubt, throw it out!

    I’m a missionary and former missionary kid. My parents, siblings, and all our kids live in three different countries. We were all Stateside this summer for the… Read more “When in doubt, throw it out!”

    October 28, 2017October 26, 2017 by jnbmission

    I’m not as brave as you think.

    I love watching people at airports. So many sweet reunions! The bright smile as someone sees their loved one for the first time in months or years.… Read more “I’m not as brave as you think.”

    September 30, 2017September 29, 2017 by jnbmission

    We Don’t Have a Forever Home

    Bed-headed kids rushing down the same staircase every Christmas morning. Eager faces pressed against the front door as Papa comes home from work every day. Little ones… Read more “We Don’t Have a Forever Home”

    September 16, 2017September 15, 2017 by jnbmission

    Mama, which house are we sleeping in tonight?

    I shared before that missionary furlough isn’t what most people think it is. It’s not a vacation or time off. It’s a blessed, rich, crazy, chaotic whirlwind… Read more “Mama, which house are we sleeping in tonight?”

    August 26, 2017August 24, 2017 by jnbmission

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